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29 December 1977 (Hungary)
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It is the dawn of Senegal's independence from France, but as the citizens celebrate in the streets we...
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Probably the sharpest satire I have ever seen
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Cast
(Credited cast) | Fatim Diagne | ||
| Makhouredia Gueye | ... | Minister Kebe |
| Thierno Leye | ... | Hadji Aboucader Beye |
| Dieynaba Niang | ||
| Myriam Niang | ... | Rama (as Miriam Niang) |
| Iliamane Sagna | ... | Modu, driver |
| Seune Samb | ... | Adja Assatu, Beye's wife |
| Abdoulaye Seck | ||
| Douta Seck | ... | Gorgui |
| Younouss Seye | ||
| Dyelea Touré |
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123 min
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Color (Eastmancolor)
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Featured in Caméra d'Afrique (1983)
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Films like American Beauty are sharp, but Xala's theatrical style and unrelenting debasement of Senegalese society is worthy of far more Oscars than the frankly over-rated A.B.
Without the distraction of stars and tricky camera work, Xala is straight to the point, and makes no attempt to beautify or wax lyrical about their country in the midst of corruption and lies.
I recommend this film to someone with an open mind and a love of pure cinema.