The Exile
Originally released in 1980. The Exile is a drama film. directed by Oumarou Ganda.
Starring Oumarou Ganda, Zalika Souley, and Damouré Zika
Synopsis
Based on a traditional African tale. A king has the habit whilst walking in disguise on the streets of his kingdom to listen to the wishes of his own people. One day he overhears two brothers daydreaming out loud about marrying the king's daughters, even if that meant being beheaded one year later. The weddings take place and one of the brother is decapitated one year later. The other one escapes execution at his wife's insistence. On a long journey full of surprising incidents, our hero himself becomes king of a village with wives and subjects. However, his earlier promise haunts him, and in order to save his family he accepts to be sacrificed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1980
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Cabas Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Exile about?
Based on a traditional African tale. A king has the habit whilst walking in disguise on the streets of his kingdom to listen to the wishes of his own people. One day he overhears two brothers daydr...
Who directed The Exile?
The Exile was directed by Oumarou Ganda.
How long is The Exile?
The Exile has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Exile released?
The Exile was released on January 2, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Exile?
The main cast of The Exile includes Oumarou Ganda, Zalika Souley, Damouré Zika.