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Akounak Tedalat Taha Tazoughai

2015

A colorful homage to Purple Rain set among the Tuareg of the Sahara, following a struggling guitarist chasing musical glory and love against family and rivals. Reputedly the first feature film in the Tamashek language.

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Part of 10 Essential Films from Niger

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