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The Courage of Others
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The Courage of Others

1982-05-05 · 92 min · ★ 8.0

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An inside look at slavery in the country of Burkina Faso, The Courage Of Others follows the journey of a slave (played by Sotigui Kouyaté) being taken across the African desert by his captors.

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Directors
Christian Richard
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Countries
Burkina Faso, France
Status
Released

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Sotigui KouyatéSotigui Kouyaté
Amadou Banou
Baba Kouyaté

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