Xala
by
Sembène, Ousmane, 1923-
Title
:
Xala
Author
:
Sembène, Ousmane, 1923-
ISBN
:
9781567304084
Publication Information
:
New York, NY : New Yorker Video, c2005, c1974.
Physical Description
:
1 videodisc (DVD) (123 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note
:
Inspired by the novel by Sembène Ousmane.
Abstract
:
In a fictional African country, a rich, self-made businessman and member of the post-colonial ruling elite takes on a third wife to show the world his wealth, only to be stricken by a curse resulting in impotency. His efforts at getting cured lead to disasterous yet comical results.
Reading Level
:
Censorship rating: 12 (UK, 21/2/06)
Personal Subject
:
Sembène, Ousmane, 1923--Film and video adaptations.
Subject Term
:
Elite (Social sciences) -- Africa -- Drama.
Blessing and cursing -- Africa -- Drama.
Polygamy -- Africa -- Drama.
Impotence -- Africa -- Drama.
Feature films.
Motion pictures, African.
Comedy films.
Added Author
:
Sembène, Ousmane, 1923-
Vieyra, Paulin Soumanou.
Leye, Thierno.
Samb, Seune.
Sembène, Ousmane, 1923-. Xala.
Added Corporate Author
:
Films Domirev (Firm).
Société nationale cinématographique.
New Yorker Video (Firm)
| Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Copy | Status |
|---|
| IIEMSA | Audio-visual Material | 33168025747284 | 791.4372 S471X 2005 | 1 | On-Shelf Student |