Movie

Xala

★ 6.9(44)19752h 1m

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Good to know

Director: Ousmane Sembène
Release date: 1975-10-01
Runtime: 2h 1m
Language: Wolof
Status: Released
Country: Senegal
Studio: Ste. Me. Production du Senegal

Xala — trailer

About Xala

Xala is a 1975 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Ousmane Sembène, starring Thierno Leye, Myriam Niang and Seune Samb. It has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 44 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Xala in Saudi Arabia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Thierno Leye

Hadji Aboucader Beye

Myriam Niang

Rama (as Miriam Niang)

Seune Samb

Adja Assatu, Beye's wife

Fatim Diagne

Saleslady / Secretary

Younousse Sèye

Aram, Second Wife

Mustapha Ture

The Client

Iliamane Sagna

Modu, El Hadji's chauffeur

Dieynaba Niang

La Badiene

Makhouredia Gueye

Minister Kebe

Farba Sarr

Business Man

Mamadou Sarr

Business Man

Farba Sarr

Businessman

Themes & keywords

impotencepolygamysenegalcurseweddingpolitical satirepublic humiliationpolitical corruptionkarma

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Xala in Saudi Arabia?+

Xala is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Saudi Arabia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Xala on Netflix?+

Xala is not on Netflix in Saudi Arabia right now.

How long is Xala?+

Xala has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

Who stars in Xala?+

Xala stars Thierno Leye, Myriam Niang, Seune Samb, Fatim Diagne and Younousse Sèye.

When did Xala come out?+

Xala is a 1975 movie directed by Ousmane Sembène.

What genre is Xala?+

Xala is Comedy film.

Who directed Xala?+

Xala was directed by Ousmane Sembène.