Rent Xala (1975)

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Synopsis:
An adaptation of Ousmane Sembène's own 1973 novel, 'Xala' is a hilarious, caustic satire of political corruption under an inept patriarchy. On the night of his wedding to his third bride, government official El Hadji (Thierno Leye) is rendered impotent and begins to suspect that one of his other wives has placed a curse on him. After seeking a cure from a local marabout, El Hadji must face the possibility that he deserves the infliction for his part in embezzling public funds and for helping to keep Senegal under French control. Adeptly combining elements of African folklore and popular cinema, Sembène indicts the hubris, entitlement, and opportunism of male authority figures.
Actors:
Thierno Leye, , Seune Samb, Fatim Diagne, Younouss Seye, , Iliamane Sagna, Dieynaba Niang, Langouste Drobe, , Abdoulaye Boye, Papa Diop, Martin Sow, Mamadou Sarr, , Abdoulaye Seck, , Marcel Baziau, Paul-André Pellegrin, Jean-Paul Salaun
Directors:
Producers:
Paulin Vieyra
Writers:
Ousmane Sembene
Aka:
Impotence / The Curse
Genres:
Comedy, Drama
Collections:
Cinema Paradiso's 2023 Centenary Club: Part 1, A Brief History of Film...
Countries:
Senegal
BBFC:
Release Date:
Not released
Run Time:
123 minutes
Languages:
French
Subtitles:
English
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3
Colour:
Colour
BBFC:
Release Date:
03/06/2024
Run Time:
123 minutes
Languages:
French LPCM Mono
Subtitles:
English
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.66:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B

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