The Scythe and the Hammer (1975)
Shot during the cane workers' strikes in 1975, this first authentically West Indian film bluntly depicts Guadeloupe as it was, thirty years after departmentalization.
Director: Gabriel Glissant
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: January 3, 1975
Screenplay
Country: France, Guadaloupe
Language: Cree, Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Scythe and the Hammer about?
- Shot during the cane workers' strikes in 1975, this first authentically West Indian film bluntly depicts Guadeloupe as it was, thirty years after departmentalization.
- Who directed The Scythe and the Hammer?
- The Scythe and the Hammer was directed by Gabriel Glissant.
- How long is The Scythe and the Hammer?
- The Scythe and the Hammer has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Scythe and the Hammer?
- The Scythe and the Hammer is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Scythe and the Hammer produced?
- The Scythe and the Hammer was produced in France, Guadaloupe.