Mme, Les Fils de lala


1h 35m 1994

Brief Synopsis

Set in Guinea-Bissau circa 1963, drama about villagers from the region of Xime who eventually set aside their Christian-inspired, non-violent traditions and rise up against their Portuguese rulers.

Film Details

Also Known As
Mme, Les Fils de lala, Xime, the Sons of Iala
Genre
Drama
Period
Release Date
1994
Production Company
Arco Iris; Malam Mane; Sana Na N'Hada
Distribution Company
Cinemien

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

Synopsis

Set in Guinea-Bissau circa 1963, drama about villagers from the region of Xime who eventually set aside their Christian-inspired, non-violent traditions and rise up against their Portuguese rulers.

Film Details

Also Known As
Mme, Les Fils de lala, Xime, the Sons of Iala
Genre
Drama
Period
Release Date
1994
Production Company
Arco Iris; Malam Mane; Sana Na N'Hada
Distribution Company
Cinemien

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the special jury prize at the 1994 Carthage Film Festival.

Feature directorial debut for Sana Na N'Hada.

Shown at Cannes Film Festival (Un Certain Regard) May 12-23, 1994.

Shown at Carthage Film Festival November 12-19, 1994.

Shown at Contemporary Films of the African Diaspora Festival in New York City November 25-December 6, 1994.

Shown at Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles October 13-26, 1994.

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Hubert Bals Fund) January 25-February 5, 1995.

35mm

color