La pirogue Filming Locations

La pirogue filming locations

Where was La pirogue filmed? La pirogue was filmed in 2 locations across Senegal in the following places:

La pirogue Filming Locations

Dakar is the capital of Senegal, in West Africa. It’s an Atlantic port on the Cap-Vert peninsula. Its traditional Médina quarter is home to the Grande Mosquée, marked by a towering minaret. The Musée Théodore Monod displays cultural artifacts including clothing, drums, carvings and tools. The city’s vibrant nightlife is inspired by the local mbalax music.

Palmarin is a coastal village in Senegal, located in Sine-Saloum near Sangomar Point between Joal-Fadiouth and Djifer.

La pirogue (2012)
Alternate title: Die Piroge
Runtime: 87 minutes
Rating: 6.7
Release year: 2012
IMDB: tt2369023
Plot summary

A group of African men leave Senegal in a pirogue captained by a local fisherman to undertake the treacherous crossing of the Atlantic to Spain where they believe better lives and prospects are waiting for them.

Genres
Drama
Cast
Souleymane Seye Ndiaye
Laïty Fall
Malaminé 'Yalenguen' Dramé
Balla Diarra
Directors
Moussa Touré
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La pirogue filming locations