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Dancing in the Dust

Name: Dancing in the Dust
Released: 1989

Bal Poussière

1989

A pompous, self-styled village demigod who already has five wives sets his sights on taking a beautiful, city-educated sixth — a decision that upends his household and his authority. A satirical Ivorian comedy about polygamy and pride.

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Part of 10 Essential Films from Ivory Coast

This film is stop 8 of 10 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Ivory Coast. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

Watching this film stamps Ivory Coast in the 196 country film challenge.