The River is not a Border (2022)

The River is not a Border (2022) poster

The Senegal River forms the national border between Mauritania and Senegal. In 1989, war broke out between these countries, along and around the river. Both sides committed atrocities. Senegalese filmmaker Alassane Diago was just a young child at the time. Now he brings together his “Senegalese and Mauritanian family,” all victims or witnesses of the bloodbath, so they can talk in detail about their traumatic experiences. He wants to find the truth, and to bring about reconciliation. Why did they slaughter each other, and why were so many people “deported”? Was there systemic racism involved, under the white and Arab elite? Was it a case of ethnic cleansing?

Director: Alassane Diago
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date:
Cinematography: Michel K. Zongo
Editing: Catherine Gouze
Production: Les Films Hatari, Indigo Mood Films, l’atelier documentaire, ma.ja.de. FilmProduktions, Diam Production, La Maison des Cinéastes
Country: France, Germany, Senegal
Language: العربية, Français, Wolof
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Alassane Diago
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The River is not a Border about?
The Senegal River forms the national border between Mauritania and Senegal. In 1989, war broke out between these countries, along and around the river. Both sides committed atrocities. Senegalese filmmaker Alassane Diago was just a young child at the time. Now he brings together his “Senegalese and Mauritanian family,” all victims or witnesses of the bloodbath, so they can talk in detail about their traumatic experiences. He wants to find the truth, and to bring about reconciliation. Why did they slaughter each other, and why were so many people “deported”? Was there systemic racism involved, under the white and Arab elite? Was it a case of ethnic cleansing?
Who directed The River is not a Border?
The River is not a Border was directed by Alassane Diago.
How long is The River is not a Border?
The River is not a Border has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is The River is not a Border?
The River is not a Border is a Documentary film.
Where was The River is not a Border produced?
The River is not a Border was produced in France, Germany, Senegal.