The novel was adapted into a 1986 film (also called Sarraounia) by director Med Hondo.
During his study, he performed as an actor and worked with the theater, television and film, assisting directors Michael Cacoyannis, Abel Gance and Med Hondo.
First generation African filmmaker Med Hondo became one of the strongest advocates for Africa's version of Third Cinema.
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