Xala [videorecording] / Filmi Domireew et Société nationale cinématographique présentent ; directeur de production, Paulin Soumanou Vieyra ; écrit et réalisé par Sembene Ousmane.
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.
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Other title: | Xala (Motion picture) Curse. |
Format: | Video DVD |
Language: | French Wolof English |
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New York, New York :
New Yorker Films [Distributor],
©2005.
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Summary: | 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. |
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Item Description: | Inspired by the novel by Sembène Ousmane. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1974. DVD special features: scene selections. |
Physical Description: | 1 DVD (123 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: | DVD. |
Production Credits: | Photography, Georges Caristan ... [et al.] ; editor, Florence Eymon ; music, Samba Diabara Samb. |
ISBN: | 1567304087 |