Destiny
Dakan
Synopsis
Manga tries to tell his parents he is gay and in love with Sory, another twenty-year-old. His parents don't believe him and his mother attempts witchcraft.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mohamed Camara
- Screenplay & Story
- Mohamed Camara
- Original Score
- Sory 'Douga' Kandia Kouyaté
- Original Title
- Dakan
- Country of Origin
- France, Guinea
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Film Du 20ème Créations Cinématographiques, La Sept Cinéma, CNC, Ministère de la culture, Ministère de la Coopération
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mohamed Camara
Mohamed Camara
Sory 'Douga' Kandia Kouyaté
Gilberto Azevedo
Dos Santos
Pascal Lahmani, René Féret
Department Leadership Roster
Mohamed Camara
Director
Dos Santos
Editor
Mohamed Camara
Screenplay
Gilberto Azevedo
Director of Photography
René Féret
Producer
Sory 'Douga' Kandia Kouyaté
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Destiny
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Destiny about?
Manga tries to tell his parents he is gay and in love with Sory, another twenty-year-old. His parents don't believe him and his mother attempts witchcraft.
Who directed Destiny?
Destiny was directed by Mohamed Camara.
Who stars in Destiny?
The principal cast of Destiny includes Mamady Mory Camara, Aboubacar Touré, Koumba Diakite, Cécile Bois, Mohamed Camara.
When was Destiny released and how long is it?
Destiny was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Destiny?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Destiny was composed by Sory 'Douga' Kandia Kouyaté.