Xalé
“The Childhood Wounds”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-10-06
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Moussa Sène Absa
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Diogaye Beye, Pierre Magny, Moussa Sène Absa, Mandir Ndoye Thiaw, Simon Rieber
- Original Score
- Henri Guillabert, Les Frères Guissé, Moussa Sène Absa
- Original Title
- Xalé
- Country of Origin
- Cote D'Ivoire, Senegal
- Spoken Languages
- French, Wolof
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Continent, Set Bet Set Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Moussa Sène Absa
Ben Diogaye Beye, Pierre Magny, Moussa Sène Absa, Mandir Ndoye Thiaw, Simon Rieber
Henri Guillabert, Les Frères Guissé, Moussa Sène Absa
Amath Niane
Pape Mbengue
Sokhna Sène, Laurent Bitty
Department Leadership Roster
Moussa Sène Absa
Director
Ben Diogaye Beye
Writer
Pierre Magny
Writer
Moussa Sène Absa
Writer
Sokhna Sène
Producer
Laurent Bitty
Producer
Amath Niane
Director of Photography
Pape Mbengue
Editor
Henri Guillabert
Original Music Composer
Les Frères Guissé
Original Music Composer
Moussa Sène Absa
Original Music Composer
Simon Rieber
Writer
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Xalé
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What is Xalé about?
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.
Who directed Xalé?
Xalé was directed by Moussa Sène Absa.
Who stars in Xalé?
The principal cast of Xalé includes Nguissaly Barry, Mabeye Diol, Ibrahima Mbaye, Rokhaya Niang, Roger Felmont Sallah.
When was Xalé released and how long is it?
Xalé was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Xalé?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Xalé was composed by Henri Guillabert, Les Frères Guissé, Moussa Sène Absa.
Is Xalé based on a book or true story?
Xalé is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mandir Ndoye Thiaw".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Xalé?
Xalé holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).