Xala(1975)
Xala Synopsis
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.
Xala (1975) is a comedy film directed by Ousmane Sembène, released on October 1, 1975 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Thierno Leye, Myriam Niang, Seune Samb and Fatim Diagne. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 45 ratings.
- Director:
- Ousmane Sembène
- Writers:
- Ousmane Sembène
- Producers:
- Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
- Cinematographer:
- Georges Carestan
- Composer:
- Samba Diabare Samb
- Production:
- Ste. Me. Production du Senegal, Filmi Domirev
- Status:
- Released
Xala (1975) Trailer
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Xala Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Thierno Leye
Thierno Leye
as Hadji Aboucader Beye
Myriam Niang
as Rama (as Miriam Niang)
- Seune Samb
Seune Samb
as Adja Assatu, Beye's wife
- Fatim Diagne
Fatim Diagne
as Saleslady / Secretary
- Younousse Sèye
Younousse Sèye
as Aram, Second Wife
Mustapha Ture
as The Client
- Iliamane Sagna
Iliamane Sagna
as Modu, El Hadji's chauffeur
- Dieynaba Niang
Dieynaba Niang
as La Badiene
Makhouredia Gueye
as Minister Kebe
- Farba Sarr
Farba Sarr
as Business Man
- Mamadou Sarr
Mamadou Sarr
as Business Man
- Farba Sarr
Farba Sarr
as Businessman
Key crew
Directed by Ousmane Sembène, written by Ousmane Sembène, produced by Paulin Soumanou Vieyra.
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Xala Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 45 ratings.
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Xala – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Xala online?
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Xala (1975) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Xala?
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The main cast of Xala (1975) includes Thierno Leye, Myriam Niang, Seune Samb, Fatim Diagne and Younousse Sèye. The film was directed by Ousmane Sembène. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Xala released?
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Xala was released on October 1, 1975 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is Xala worth watching?
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Xala (1975) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 45 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Xala?
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Yes. The official Xala trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.