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Xalé

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Awa, a 15-year-old schoolgirl, is happily living her teenage years alongside her twin brother Adama who dreams of Europe. When their grandmother dies, her aunt Fatou and her uncle Atoumane promise to marry in order to preserve the family union. But Fatou does not love Atoumane and the latter, tired of waiting to consummate his marriage, commits an act from which there is no going back.

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Guy Lodge Variety 10/27/2022
“Xalé’s” right-on messaging and vibrant delivery — with a color palette led by the saturated textiles of traditional boubou dress — is likely to enchant many a curious arthouse patron who stumbles upon it. Go to Full Review Soham Gadre Film Inquiry 04/08/2023
A story centered on youth and particularly the life of young women, Xalé is a unique blend of the past and present. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Moussa Sene Absa

Director

Nguissaly Barry

Awa

Mabeye Diol

Adama

Ibrahima Mbaye

Atoumane

Rokhaya Niang

Fatou

Moussa Sene Absa

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Synopsis Awa, a 15-year-old schoolgirl, is happily living her teenage years alongside her twin brother Adama who dreams of Europe. When their grandmother dies, her aunt Fatou and her uncle Atoumane promise to marry in order to preserve the family union. But Fatou does not love Atoumane and the latter, tired of waiting to consummate his marriage, commits an act from which there is no going back.
Director
Moussa Sene Absa
Producer
Moussa Sene Absa, Laurent Bitty, Djibril Drame, Pape Demba Sy, Sokhna Sène, Sokhna Sene
Screenwriter
Moussa Sene Absa, Pierre Magny, Ben Diogaye Beye
Production Co
Les Films du Continent
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Wolof
Runtime
1h 41m
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