The Pirogue

Overview

Baye Laye is the captain of a fishing pirogue. Like many of his Senegalese compatriots, he sometimes dreams of new horizons, where he can earn a better living for his family. When he is offered to lead one of the many pirogues that head towards Europe via the Canary Island, he reluctantly accepts the job, knowing full-well the dangers that lie ahead. Leading a group of 30 men who don't all speak the same language, some of whom have never seen the sea, Baye Laye will confront many perils in order to reach the distant coasts of Europe.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 17, 2012

Original language

French

Spoken languages

French

Countries

Senegal, France, Germany

Cast

Saikou Lô,Babacar Oualy,Mame Astou Diallo,Souleymane Seye Ndiaye,Laïty Fall,Salif Jean Diallo,Malamine Drame,Balla Diarra

Director

Moussa Touré

Writer

Abasse Ndione

Producer

Frédérique Dumas-Zajdela

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt2369023