Xala
Xala ('Impotence') is a Senegalese social comedy, filmed in the Wolof language. A rich, corrupt business executive marries for the third time for the express purpose of getting his name in the papers. After a disappointing wedding night, the businessman discovers that he's impotent. As he goes through a series of 'cures' (including several tinged with witchcraft), his prestige in the community dwindles along with his sense of manhood. It didn't take critics long to ascertain that 'Xala' was designed as an allegorical attack on African neo-colonialism. From famous African director, Ousmane Sembene, and based on his own novel.
Year: 1975
Genre: Foreign Language Films, African & Middle Eastern, Based on...
Country: Senegal
Director: Ousmane Sembene
Starring: Thiero Leye, Seun Samb
Duration: 123 Minutes
Rating: R16
Subtitles: Yes
6.8/10
Location in store: Foreign (Africa & Middle East)
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