Dancing in the Dust (1988 film)
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Directed by | Henri Duparc |
Starring | Bamba Bakary Hanny Tchelly Thérèse Taba Anne Kabou. |
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Dancing in the Dust or Ball in the Dust (original title Bal Poussière) is a 1988 Ivorian comedy film dealing with the theme of polygyny. It was directed by Henri Duparc and starred actors Bamba Bakary, Hanny Tchelly, Naky Sy Savané , Thérèse Taba, and Anne Kabou. In July 2021, the film was shown in the Cannes Classics section at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.[1]
Synopsis
[edit]Demi-Dieu (Demigod) is a wealthy farmer and village head with five wives. When he decides to marry a sixth, young Binta, to have one for each day of the week (apart from Sunday, the day of rest), his five wives become discontent. Binta, a modern, self-confident woman, doesn't want to be kept in line. Soon there is conflict with her husband as well as with the other five wives, creating comic relief.
References
[edit]- ^ "2021 Cannes Classics Lineup Includes Orson Welles, Powell and Pressburger, Tilda Swinton & More". The Film Stage. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
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