Xala
1975, French. Directed by Ousmane Sembène.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Xala
Xala isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Ousmane SembèneDirector
- Thierno LeyeHadji Aboucader Beye
- Myriam NiangRama (as Miriam Niang)
- Seune SambAdja Assatu, Beye's wife
- Fatim DiagneSaleslady / Secretary
- Younousse SèyeAram, Second Wife
- Mustapha TureThe Client
- Iliamane SagnaModu, El Hadji's chauffeur
- Dieynaba NiangLa Badiene
- Makhouredia GueyeMinister Kebe
- Farba SarrBusiness Man
- Mamadou SarrBusiness Man
- Farba SarrBusinessman
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1975
- Country
- Senegal
- Written by
- Ousmane Sembène
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Xala: quick answers
Is Xala worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Xala?
Xala runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does Xala have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Xala. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Xala parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Xala yet.
Which OTT platform is Xala on?
Xala isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Xala?
If you liked Xala, try Hyenas, Mandabi, Touki Bouki.
Who directed Xala?
Xala (1975) was directed by Ousmane Sembène and stars Thierno Leye, Myriam Niang, Seune Samb.