Capitaine Thomas Sankara
A portrait composed of archives of Thomas Sankara, president of Burkina Faso between 1983 and his murder in 1987. Ready to liberate his country and transform the mentalities of his fellow citizens, contesting the world’s political order and challenging the powers of his time, Sankara stands out strongly in the history both of Africa and of the world.
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Capitaine Thomas Sankara
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 3, 2012
Runtime
1h 28m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
72%
Original Title
Capitaine Thomas Sankara
Production Companies
Laïka Films
Director
Christophe Cupelin
Description
A portrait composed of archives of Thomas Sankara, president of Burkina Faso between 1983 and his murder in 1987. Ready to liberate his country and transform the mentalities of his fellow citizens, contesting the world’s political order and challenging the powers of his time, Sankara stands out strongly in the history both of Africa and of the world.