Xala / Filmi Domireew et Société nationale cinématographique présentent ; directeur de production, Paulin Soumanou Vieyra ; écrit et réalisé par Sembene Ousmane.

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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 disastrous yet comical results.

Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Xala (Motion picture)
Corporate Authors: Films Domirev (Firm)
Société nationale cinématographique
New Yorker Films
Other Authors: Sembène, Ousmane, 1923-2007
Vieyra, Paulin Soumanou
Leye, Thierno
Samb, Seune
Seye, Younouss
Language:French
Wolof
English
Language and/or Writing System:
French and Wolof dialogue with English subtitles.
Published: New York, NY : New Yorker Films, ©2005, ©1974.
Series:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Subjects:
Sembène, Ousmane, > 1923-2007 > Film adaptations.
Elite (Social sciences) > Africa > Drama.
Africa > Politics and government > 1960- > Drama.
Blessing and cursing > Africa > Drama.
Polygamy > Africa > Drama.
Impotence > Africa > Drama.
Feature films > Senegal.
Motion pictures > Senegal.
Feature films.
Genre:
Film adaptations.
Drama.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (123 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Variant Title:
Curse.
Format: Video DVD

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