Zalika Souley
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Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: October 07, 1947
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Pétanqui
1983-01-01
Pétanqui
Overview: In the middle of a drought, Pétanqui - who is responsible for the distribution of food to the population - enjoys a good life, a nice house, lovers and an official car. His son returns from France with a Law degree, and although he does not approve of his father’s lifestyle, he decides to defend him in court when he is accused of embezzlement. His defence becomes a strong attack on civil servants and members of government who take advantage of their situation. After all, his father is the lesser evil of a state of generalized corruption.
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Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1983-01-01
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Women Cars Villas Money
1972-01-02
Women Cars Villas Money
Overview: Ali is the image of modern Africa. He happily returns from a football match on his motorbike but a nasty surprise is waiting for him at his parents' home: he finds Haoua, his bride-to-be, waiting for him. The wedding is celebrated shortly afterwards and the two begin living together under the same roof. They are strangers but cannot stand each other. Haoua is the classic traditional woman who has just arrived from the village, God-fearing and faithful to the laws of tradition. Ali's friends advise him to look for a second wife. He meets Henriette, an uninhibited and provocative city girl, the woman of his dreams. To meet Henriette's constant requests, Ali 'borrows' some money from the coffers of commander Soleymane, but he is discovered and ends up in prison. Henriette is furious and leaves him, whilst Haoua cries for him in despair.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1972-01-02
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Return of an Adventurer
1966-01-01
Return of an Adventurer
Overview: Back from the US to his village in Niger, a man brings western outfits to his close friends, who immediately identify with cow-boys. A bloody western begins in the savannah...
Genres: Western
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1966-01-01
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The Exile
1980-01-02
The Exile
Overview: 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.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1980-01-02
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The Polygamous Wazzou
1971-01-02
The Polygamous Wazzou
Overview: An Islamic faithfull returns from his holy pilgrimage to Mecca with the venerated title “el hadji”. On his return he falls in love with his daughter’s friend Santou, who is already engaged to be married to Garba. El Hadji however already has two wives and his second wife, Gaika, cannot stand the idea of another younger wife entering her house. She plots to kill Santou.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1971-01-02
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Saitane
1973-01-02
Saitane
Overview: A sorcerer (played by the director himself) controls all activities in a village. Manipulating the different parties, the sorcerer promises love, good health and riches in exchange for the most extravagant rewards. One day someone exposes him, and the sorcerer becomes the laughing stock of the whole village. Desperate, he throws himself of a cliff.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1973-01-02
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Black Dawn
1983-01-02
Black Dawn
Overview: Directed by Djingareye Maiga.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1983-01-02
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Cabascabo
1969-01-01
Cabascabo
Overview: Cabascabo, a veteran of the French colonial army in Indochina, returns to his home town in Niger, acclaimed by friends and relatives. In fragmented flash-backs, he tells the story of his adventure and the battles in that distant land.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ha
Release Date: 1969-01-01
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