1975 · 121 min · NR
Xala
Directed by Ousmane Sembène · Comedy
Xala (1975) is a Comedy film, directed by Ousmane Sembène set in Senegal during the 1970s.
Themes of power & corruption, class conflict, 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
Premise & themes
Themes
Power & CorruptionClass ConflictGreed & Ambition
Tone
SatiricalDarkly Comic
Shape
Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction
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