Xala (1975) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1975 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1975, Xala is a comédie film directed by Ousmane Sembène, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. El Hadji Abdou Kader Beye, homme d'affaires sénégalais quinquagénaire, prend une troisième épouse, signe de réussite sociale et économique surtout. Selon la tradition musulmane, il a les moyens financiers pour assurer un train de vie luxueux à ses trois femmes, chacune a sa villa. Le soir, impossible de consommer son union, il est frappé d'impuissance. Il se croit victime d'une malédiction, le xala, lancée par un paysan qu'il avait autrefois ruiné. El Hadji, humilié, consulte les marabouts.
Who’s in it. Xala stars Thierno Leye as Hadji Aboucader Beye, Myriam Niang as Rama (as Miriam Niang), Seune Samb as Adja Assatu, Beye's wife and Fatim Diagne as Saleslady / Secretary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Xala has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Xala page.
If you liked it. Fans of Xala tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Xala (1975)?
- In États-Unis, Xala is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Xala worth watching?
- Xala holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comédie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Xala?
- Xala stars Thierno Leye, Myriam Niang, Seune Samb, Fatim Diagne and Younouss Seye.
- When was Xala released?
- Xala was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.