Guelwaar (1993)

6.9/10 • 115 min • Drama

Overview

As funeral preparations begin for Pierre Henri 'Guelwaar' Thioune, rumour spreads that his death may have been an assassination in retaliation for his radical political beliefs and constant criticism of the current regime. When the heroic Guelwaar's cadaver is stolen, his Francophile son, Barthelemy, contacts the authorities. As Detective Gora begrudgingly investigates, he discovers that Guelwaar was a complicated man guilty of his own share of sins.

Cast

Thierno Ndiaye Doss

Pierre Henri Thioune 'Guelwaar'

Myriam Niang

Helene

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