Xala
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1975
2h 3m
Not Rated
Wolof
Comedy
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Xala
Not Rated
Movie
1975
2h 3m
Wolof
Comedy
It is the dawn of Senegal's independence from France, but as the citizens celebrate in the streets we soon become aware that only the faces have changed. White money still controls the government. One official, Aboucader Beye, known by the title "El Hadji," takes advantage of some of that money to marry his third wife, to the sorrow and chagrin of his first two wives and the resentment of his nationalist daughter. But he discovers on his wedding night that he has been struck with a "xala," a curse of impotence. El Hadji goes to comic lengths to find the cause and remove the xala, resulting in a scathing satirical ending.
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Cast
Hadji Aboucader Beye
Rama (as Miriam Niang)
Adja Assatu, Beye's wife
Saleslady / Secretary
Aram, Second Wife
The Client
Modu, El Hadji's chauffeur
La Badiene
Minister Kebe
Businessman
Businessman
Businessman
Gorgui
Star Band de Dakar
Directed By: Ousmane Sembène
Written By: Ousmane Sembène
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