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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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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 United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Guelwaar on Netflix?

No, Guelwaar is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Guelwaar on Amazon Prime Video?

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

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