| THE PIROGUE
The Pirogue/La Pirogue is a more contemporary story than Sia, the Dream of the Python which took us to pre-colonial Africa trough a legend, The Pirogue is placed in post-colonial Africa, in a moment of celebration of 50 years of independence.
So from the VIIth Century we move to the XXIth Century to find a film that is incredible in its proportions, aspirations and realization. The Pirogue was part of the Official Selection of Cannes 2012. It was released in theaters in the US and Canada. The Pirogue portrays the story of 30 men and woman who embark on a boat to reach Europe.
The film is convincing in the depiction of different moments of Senegalese life and people. The wrestling match/ceremony, the description of the people who want to leave, the motivations behind their choice, and the scenes in the middle of the sea all reflect reality. It is interesting to realize that The Pirogue and Sia, the Dream of the Python both convey a very strong social message at the same time that they offer a strong narrative. | 
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