Toula, or the Genie of the Water (1973)
The gods have declared the drought of the country. There seems to be no hope. A holy man summoned by the king requires the sacrifice of a young woman to put an end to their anger. A young man in love decides to go in search of water to save the girl from a tragic end, but when he returns with good news it's too late: the genie had his satisfaction and Toula has already disappeared in the holy swamp.
Director: Moustapha Alassane, Anna Soehring
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: January 1, 1973
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Sotigui Kouyaté
Cinematography: Moustapha Alassane, Bernd Rühe
Editing: Danièle Tessier
Production: RTF Banca del Niger
Country: Niger, Germany
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
based on novel or book, africa, rain, drought
More Films by Director: Moustapha Alassane, Anna Soehring
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Toula, or the Genie of the Water about?
- The gods have declared the drought of the country. There seems to be no hope. A holy man summoned by the king requires the sacrifice of a young woman to put an end to their anger. A young man in love decides to go in search of water to save the girl from a tragic end, but when he returns with good news it's too late: the genie had his satisfaction and Toula has already disappeared in the holy swamp.
- Who directed Toula, or the Genie of the Water?
- Toula, or the Genie of the Water was directed by Moustapha Alassane, Anna Soehring.
- Who stars in Toula, or the Genie of the Water?
- Toula, or the Genie of the Water stars Solange Delanne, Isaa Bania, Parfait Kondo, Sotigui Kouyaté, Damouré Zika.
- How long is Toula, or the Genie of the Water?
- Toula, or the Genie of the Water has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Toula, or the Genie of the Water?
- Toula, or the Genie of the Water is a Drama, Fantasy film.
- Where was Toula, or the Genie of the Water produced?
- Toula, or the Genie of the Water was produced in Niger, Germany.