Xala [videorecording] / Curse Ousmane Sembene . - New York, NY : New Yorker Films, c2005. - 1 videodisc (123 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Inspired by the novel by Sembène Ousmane. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1974.

Photography, Georges Caristan ... [et al.] ; editor, Florence Eymon ; music, Samba Diabara Samb. Photography, Georges Caristan ... [et al.] ; editor, Florence Eymon ; music, Samba Diabara Samb.

Thierno Leye, Seune Samb, Younouss Seye, Miriam Niang, Fatim Diagne, Moustapha Touré.

Set in post-independence Senegal, 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.


In French and Wolof dialogue with English subtitles.

1567304087

717119180546

DVD 18005 New Yorker Video


Motion pictures, African.
Motion pictures, Senegalese.


Africa--Politics and government--1960---Drama.
Africa--Colonization--Drama.
Africa--Colonization--Humor.
Africa--Civilization--Foreign influences--Drama.
Senegal--Civilization--Foreign influences--Drama.

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