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1975 · 121 min · NR

Xala

Directed by Ousmane Sembène · Comedy

Xala (1975) is a Comedy film, directed by Ousmane Sembène set in Dakar during the 1970s.

Themes of power & corruption and greed & ambition run throughout.

Composer
Samba Diabare Samb
Cinematography
Farba SeckGeorges CarestanOrlando 'Cachaíto' LópezSeydina D. Saye
Cast
Thierno LeyeMyriam NiangSeune SambFatim DiagneYounousse SèyeMustapha TureIliamane SagnaDieynaba Niang

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Dakar
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Themes
Power & CorruptionGreed & Ambition
Tone
SatiricalDarkly Comic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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