Xala
Synopsis
A rich businessman in Senegal is cursed with crippling erectile dysfunction upon the day of his marriage to his third wife; the only cure is brutal public humiliation.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Xala (1975, trailer) [Thierno Leye, Makhouredia Gueye, Myriam Niang, Seune Samb]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-10
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Thierno Leye
Hadji Aboucader Beye
Myriam Niang
Rama (as Miriam Niang)
Seune Samb
Adja Assatu, Beye's wife
Fatim Diagne
Saleslady / Secretary
Younousse Sèye
Aram, Second Wife
Mustapha Ture
The Client
Iliamane Sagna
Modu, El Hadji's chauffeur
Dieynaba Niang
La Badiene
Makhouredia Gueye
Minister Kebe
Farba Sarr
Business Man
Mamadou Sarr
Business Man
Farba Sarr
Businessman
Mamadou Sarr
Businessman
Abdoulaye Seck
Businessman
Douta Seck
Gorgui
Youssou N'Dour
Star Band de Dakar
Magaye Niang
Pickpocket (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Figueria da Foz Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ousmane Sembène
- Screenplay & Story
- Ousmane Sembène
- Original Score
- Samba Diabare Samb
- Original Title
- Xala
- Country of Origin
- Senegal
- Spoken Languages
- French, Wolof
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Ste. Me. Production du Senegal, Filmi Domirev
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ousmane Sembène
Ousmane Sembène
Samba Diabare Samb
Georges Carestan, Orlando 'Cachaíto' López, Seydina D. Saye, Farba Seck
Florence Eymon
Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
Department Leadership Roster
Ousmane Sembène
Director
Ousmane Sembène
Writer
Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
Producer
Samba Diabare Samb
Original Music Composer
Georges Carestan
Director of Photography
Orlando 'Cachaíto' López
Director of Photography
Seydina D. Saye
Director of Photography
Farba Seck
Director of Photography
Florence Eymon
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Xala.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Xala
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Xala about?
A rich businessman in Senegal is cursed with crippling erectile dysfunction upon the day of his marriage to his third wife; the only cure is brutal public humiliation.
Who directed Xala?
Xala was directed by Ousmane Sembène.
Who stars in Xala?
The principal cast of Xala includes Thierno Leye, Myriam Niang, Seune Samb, Fatim Diagne, Younousse Sèye.
When was Xala released and how long is it?
Xala was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Xala?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Xala was composed by Samba Diabare Samb.