Xala
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Inspired by the novel by Sembène Ousmane.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1974.
DVD special features: scene selections.
Thierno Leye, Seune Samb, Younouss Seye, Miriam Niang, Fatim Diagne, Moustapha Touré.
In a fictional African country, a rich, self-made businessman and member of the post-colonial ruling elite takes on a third wife to show the world his wealth, only to be stricken by a curse resulting in impotency. His efforts at getting cured lead to disasterous yet comical results.
DVD.
Contents: Xala.
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LANGUAGE OPTIONS
French and Wolof dialogue with English subtitles.
PUBLISHED
New York, NY : New Yorker Films, c2005, c1974.
Year Published: 1974
Description: 1 videodisc (123 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: DVD
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
1567304087 :
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Sembène, Ousmane, 1923-
Vieyra, Paulin Soumanou.
Leye, Thierno.
Samb, Seune.
Seye, Younouss.
Films Domirev (Firm)
Société nationale cinématographique.
New Yorker Films.
SUBJECTS
Sembène, Ousmane, -- 1923- -- Film and video adaptations.
Elite (Social sciences) -- Africa -- Drama.
Blessing and cursing -- Africa -- Drama.
Polygamy -- Africa -- Drama.
Impotence -- Africa -- Drama.
Feature films -- Senegal.
Motion pictures -- Senegal.
Feature films.
French language materials.
Africa -- Politics and government -- 1960- -- Drama.