Samba the Great (1977)
Based on a traditional folktale, this animated film follows the hero Sambagana, who must complete a succession of arduous trials in order to make a princess laugh and earn her consent to marriage. Combining drawn animation and stop-motion puppetry, the film retells the legend through a stylized, episodic quest narrative.
Director: Moustapha Alassane
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: March 26, 1977
Cast
- Jean Rouch - Narrator
Screenplay
Editing: Danièle Tessier
Production: Université de Niamey
Country: Niger
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
africa, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Samba the Great about?
- Based on a traditional folktale, this animated film follows the hero Sambagana, who must complete a succession of arduous trials in order to make a princess laugh and earn her consent to marriage. Combining drawn animation and stop-motion puppetry, the film retells the legend through a stylized, episodic quest narrative.
- Who directed Samba the Great?
- Samba the Great was directed by Moustapha Alassane.
- Who stars in Samba the Great?
- Samba the Great stars Jean Rouch.
- How long is Samba the Great?
- Samba the Great has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is Samba the Great?
- Samba the Great is a Animation film.
- Where was Samba the Great produced?
- Samba the Great was produced in Niger.