Dancing in the Dust
Bal Poussière
Synopsis
The chief of an African village, who is called 'Demi Dieu' because after God he is the owner of all the things, already has five wives. But as this is not enough he decides to find himself a sixth wife so that he has one for every day of the week except on Sunday when he uses to relax.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Duparc
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Duparc
- Original Score
- Boncana Maïga
- Original Title
- Bal Poussière
- Country of Origin
- Cote D'Ivoire
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Focale 13
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Duparc
Henri Duparc
Boncana Maïga
Bernard Déchet
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Duparc
Writer
Henri Duparc
Director
Bernard Déchet
Director of Photography
Boncana Maïga
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dancing in the Dust
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What is Dancing in the Dust about?
The chief of an African village, who is called 'Demi Dieu' because after God he is the owner of all the things, already has five wives. But as this is not enough he decides to find himself a sixth wife so that he has one for every day of the week except on Sunday when he uses to relax.
Who directed Dancing in the Dust?
Dancing in the Dust was directed by Henri Duparc.
Who stars in Dancing in the Dust?
The principal cast of Dancing in the Dust includes Bamba Bakari, Tcheley Hanny, Naky Sy Savane, Thérèse Taba.
When was Dancing in the Dust released and how long is it?
Dancing in the Dust was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Dancing in the Dust?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dancing in the Dust was composed by Boncana Maïga.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dancing in the Dust?
Dancing in the Dust holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).