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Xala

19752h 1mOusmane Sembène

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A rich businessman in Senegal is cursed with crippling erectile dysfunction upon the day of his marriage to his third wife; the only cure is brutal public humiliation.

Comedy
ImpotencePolygamySenegalCurseWeddingPolitical SatirePublic HumiliationPolitical CorruptionKarma

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What is Xala (1975) about?

A rich businessman in Senegal is cursed with crippling erectile dysfunction upon the day of his marriage to his third wife; the only cure is brutal public humiliation.

Who stars in Xala?

Xala stars Thierno Leye (Hadji Aboucader Beye), Myriam Niang (Rama (as Miriam Niang)), Seune Samb (Adja Assatu, Beye's wife), Fatim Diagne (Saleslady / Secretary), Younousse Sèye (Aram, Second Wife). The film was directed by Ousmane Sembène.

How long is Xala?

Xala has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1975.

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