Movie

Xalé (2023)

• August 31, 2023
• 1h 42m

• Drama
• Thriller

“The Childhood Wounds”

Overview

Awa, a 15-year-old schoolgirl, is happily living her teenage years alongside her twin brother Adama who dreams of Europe. When their grandmother dies, her aunt Fatou and her uncle Atoumane promise to marry in order to preserve the family union. But Fatou does not love Atoumane and the latter, tired of waiting to consummate his marriage, commits an act from which there is no going back.

Director

Moussa Sène Absa

Writers

Ben Diogaye Beye, Pierre Magny, Moussa Sène Absa, Mandir Ndoye Thiaw

Starring

Nguissaly Barry, Mabeye Diol, Ibrahima Mbaye