Xalé (2023)
The Childhood Wounds
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 Sène Absa
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: August 31, 2023
Cast
- Nguissaly Barry - Awa
- Mabeye Diol - Adama
- Ibrahima Mbaye - Atoumane
- Rokhaya Niang - Fatou
- Roger Felmont Sallah - Nandité
- Mentor Ba - Jogooy
- Bineta Samb - Khady
- Ndiame Sene - Gora
- Daouda Ndoye - Tafa
- Bina Diop - Madi
Screenplay
Cinematography: Amath Niane
Editing: Pape Mbengue
Production: Les Films du Continent, Set Bet Set Productions
Country: Cote D'Ivoire, Senegal
Language: Français, Wolof
Original Language: wo
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Xalé stars Nguissaly Barry, Mabeye Diol, Ibrahima Mbaye, Rokhaya Niang, Roger Felmont Sallah, Mentor Ba.
- How long is Xalé?
- Xalé has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Xalé?
- Xalé is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Xalé produced?
- Xalé was produced in Cote D'Ivoire, Senegal.