impotence,polygamy,senegal,curse,wedding,political satire,public humiliation,political corruption,karma

Xala (1975)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Ousmane Sembène
  • Profile picture of Makhouredia Gueye
    Minister Kebe Makhouredia Gueye
  • Profile picture of Youssou N'Dour
    Star Band de Dakar Youssou N'Dour

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Keywords

  • impotence
  • polygamy
  • senegal
  • curse
  • wedding
  • political satire
  • public humiliation
  • political corruption
  • karma