Xalé
2023, Wolof. Directed by Moussa Sène Absa.
The Childhood Wounds
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Wolof
- Rated
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- Released
- 31 August 2023
- Country
- Cote D'Ivoire, Senegal
- Written by
- Ben Diogaye Beye, Pierre Magny, Moussa Sène Absa
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Xalé runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
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Xalé isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Xalé?
If you liked Xalé, try Citation, The Truth About Emanuel, The Good Neighbor.
Who directed Xalé?
Xalé (2023) was directed by Moussa Sène Absa and stars Nguissaly Barry, Mabeye Diol, Ibrahima Mbaye.