Properties (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
film
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| gptkbp:awardedBy |
critical acclaim
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| gptkbp:basedOn |
novel_by_Ousmane_Sembène
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| gptkbp:directedBy |
gptkb:Ousmane_Sembène
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| gptkbp:exhibitedAt |
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
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| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:Moustapha_Dieng
gptkb:Aissatou_Sow_Sidibe gptkb:Mimi_Barthélémy gptkb:Thierno_Leye social commentary |
| gptkbp:follows |
a man who suffers from impotence
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| gptkbp:genre |
drama
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| gptkbp:hasAwards |
Best Film at the 1975 Cannes Film Festival
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| gptkbp:hasFilm |
gptkb:Seydou_Nourou_Tall
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| gptkbp:hasTheme |
colonialism
gender roles tradition vs modernity |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Xala
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| gptkbp:isAvailableIn |
DVD
streaming platforms |
| gptkbp:isConsidered |
a_classic_of_African_cinema
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| gptkbp:isInfluencedBy |
post-colonial studies
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| gptkbp:isNotableFor |
its character development
its cultural significance its historical context its narrative structure its use of symbolism its artistic merit its political themes its use of humor its visual style its portrayal of family dynamics its storytelling techniques its representation of women its critique of patriarchy its exploration of sexuality its examination of power dynamics its critique of consumerism its critique of modernity its representation of masculinity its impact on future filmmakers its commentary on education its commentary on marriage its engagement with traditional beliefs its exploration of class issues its exploration of identity crises its influence on cultural discourse its reflection on societal changes its_depiction_of_urban_life_in_Dakar its_engagement_with_African_traditions its_exploration_of_Senegalese_identity its_role_in_shaping_Senegalese_cinema. its_role_in_the_African_film_movement |
| gptkbp:isPartOf |
gptkb:African_cinema
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| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Wolof
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| gptkbp:musicVideo |
Moussa_Tavele
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| gptkbp:releasedIn |
1975
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| gptkbp:setIn |
gptkb:Senegal
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| gptkbp:timeZone |
100 minutes
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| gptkbp:wasPartOf |
Sembène_Ousmane_Productions
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