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Guelwaar

6.919931h 55mMovieDrama

As funeral preparations begin for Pierre Henri 'Guelwaar' Thioune, rumour spreads that his death may have been an assassination in retaliation for his radical political beliefs and constant criticism of the current regime. When the heroic…

DirectorOusmane Sembène
WriterOusmane Sembène
ProducerOusmane Sembène

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ousmane Sembène

AC
Abou Camara
MD
Mame Ndoumbé Diop
Nogoy Marie Thioune
TDThierno Ndiaye Doss
Thierno Ndiaye Doss
Pierre Henri Thioune 'Guelwaar'
MNMyriam Niang
Myriam Niang
Helene
OS
Omar Seck
Gora
SW
Samba Wane

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Guelwaar — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Guelwaar?

Guelwaar is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Guelwaar on Netflix?

No, Guelwaar is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Guelwaar on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Guelwaar isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Guelwaar for free?

Guelwaar is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.