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Le Wazzou Polygame (1970)

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A practicing Muslim takes the title of al-Hajj on his return from Mecca. However, this doesn‚Äôt stop him from lusting after the young Satou, promised to Garba. Furious, Garba feels he has no choice but to leave the village for the town. Yet a more serious tragedy is afoot: al-Hajj’ second wife, Gaika, does not accept the newcomer and, to prevent the marriage, decides to kill her the night before the wedding. The film won the International Critic’ Award at the 1972 Dinard Film Festival. Short film shown with feature-length film "Les mille et une mains" - confirm show times here

Título original: Le Wazzou Polygame

Ano: 1970

Duração: 38 minutos

País: Nigeria

Cor: color, 35mm

Direção: OUMAROU GANDA

Roteiro: Oumarou Ganda

Fotografia: Gérard de Battista

Elenco: Lam Dia, Issa Goumbokoye, Salamatou Joseph, Zelika Souley, Garba Mamane, Joséphine Oualo

Música: tradicional africana