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kiwi
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 Posted - 17 Jan 2008 : 17:29:32
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How do I translate the Wolof word Xala, which is a the title of one film by Ousmane Sembene?
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MADIBA
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17 Jan 2008 : 18:10:05
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| temporal impotence or lack of erection(temporal) especially when it is as a result of magic |
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kiwi
Sweden
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Posted - 17 Jan 2008 : 18:33:49
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| Ok, that obviously is the intrique then. |
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Santanfara
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Posted - 17 Jan 2008 : 18:37:52
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kiwi,what kind of film is that? it most be funny then. |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
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Momodou
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Posted - 17 Jan 2008 : 18:48:54
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Originally posted by Santanfara
kiwi,what kind of film is that? it most be funny then.
Hi Santanfara, Xala is a film from 1975 with Makhouredia Gueye, Dieynaba Niang, Dyelea Touré, and Myriam Niang .
Here is a summary from an internet movie database:
"It is the dawn of Senegal's independence from France, but as the citizens celebrate in the streets we soon become aware that only the faces have changed. White money still controls the government. One official, Aboucader Beye, known by the title "El Hadji," takes advantage of some of that money to marry his third wife, to the sorrow and chagrin of his first two wives and the resentment of his nationalist daughter. But he discovers on his wedding night that he has been struck with a "xala," a curse of impotence. El Hadji goes to comic lengths to find the cause and remove the xala, resulting in a scathing satirical ending." |
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njucks
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Posted - 17 Jan 2008 : 20:27:17
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| its a funny but good film also. is Makhouredia Gueye still living? there was another guy who used to act with him as well. |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 17 Jan 2008 : 22:09:14
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Does the magic VIAGRA cure XALA or not  |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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MADIBA
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Posted - 17 Jan 2008 : 23:52:04
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Originally posted by toubab1020
Does the magic VIAGRA cure XALA or not
It is believed to cure it. Infact a preventive one is taken before the great night to destroy any xala lying in ambush |
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MADIBA
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Posted - 17 Jan 2008 : 23:53:45
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Originally posted by njucks
its a funny but good film also. is Makhouredia Gueye still living? there was another guy who used to act with him as well.
I believe he's alive, i have not heard of his demise yet. The other fellow i think is Baye Peul real name Oumar Ba. |
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Santanfara
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Posted - 18 Jan 2008 : 07:36:34
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| i will try to find this film.it seems funny. |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
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kiwi
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Posted - 18 Jan 2008 : 10:15:58
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| Hi, Santanfara, at least amazon.com should have it and also the book. I myself am hopefully going to watch the film in a couple of weeks when African Film Festival take place in Stockholm. |
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