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Xala
1975·Movie
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A , comedy: , but darkly funny, .
Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults
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A rich businessman in Senegal is cursed with crippling erectile dysfunction upon the day of his marriage to his third wife; the only cure is brutal public humiliation.
Post-Colonial SatireAbsurdist Political AllegorySocial Realism with Surreal ElementsClass Conflict DramaProvocative & UncomfortableWole Soyinka AdaptationCultural CritiqueGrotesque HumorMoral Decay NarrativeSembène Ousmane Masterpiece
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Is Xala worth watching?
67
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Xala rated?
NuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery
Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.
How long is Xala?
2 h 1 min
Xala runs 2 h 1 min.
Will Xala make me laugh?
Very funny
Yes, a lot. The humor is mostly cringe comedy and satire.
Is Xala plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and dialogue centrality more than on its plot.
Can I half-watch Xala?
Easy watchDemanding
Better with focus. It asks for some attention to follow.
Is Xala good for date night?
AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch
Not really. Our viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.
Will Xala scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
No.
Will I feel good after watching Xala?
BleakHopeful
Probably not. Its tone is bleak.
Do critics and audiences agree on Xala?
Critics86
Audiences65
Not quite. Critics rate Xala higher (86) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is Xala in?
FrenchWolof
It was made in French, with some Wolof. Produced in Senegal.
In how many countries can I watch Xala?
11
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