The Exile (1980)

Based on a traditional African tale. A king has the habit whilst walking in disguise on the streets of his kingdom to listen to the wishes of his own people. One day he overhears two brothers daydreaming out loud about marrying the king's daughters, even if that meant being beheaded one year later. The weddings take place and one of the brother is decapitated one year later. The other one escapes execution at his wife's insistence. On a long journey full of surprising incidents, our hero himself becomes king of a village with wives and subjects. However, his earlier promise haunts him, and in order to save his family he accepts to be sacrificed.

Director: Oumarou Ganda
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Pierre-Laurent Chénieux
Editing: Andrée Davanture
Production: Cabas Film
Country: France, Niger
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

africa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Exile about?
Based on a traditional African tale. A king has the habit whilst walking in disguise on the streets of his kingdom to listen to the wishes of his own people. One day he overhears two brothers daydreaming out loud about marrying the king's daughters, even if that meant being beheaded one year later. The weddings take place and one of the brother is decapitated one year later. The other one escapes execution at his wife's insistence. On a long journey full of surprising incidents, our hero himself becomes king of a village with wives and subjects. However, his earlier promise haunts him, and in order to save his family he accepts to be sacrificed.
Who directed The Exile?
The Exile was directed by Oumarou Ganda.
Who stars in The Exile?
The Exile stars Oumarou Ganda, Zalika Souley, Damouré Zika.
How long is The Exile?
The Exile has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The Exile?
The Exile is a Drama film.
Where was The Exile produced?
The Exile was produced in France, Niger.