Xala (1975) is a classic Senegalese film directed by Ousmane Sembene. It is a satirical comedy that follows the story of El Hadji, a wealthy businessman who is unable to consummate his marriage due to a mysterious curse. The film is filled with sexual innuendos and moments that are both humorous and thought-provoking.
The film begins with El Hadji's wedding night, which is filled with anticipation and excitement. However, when the couple attempts to consummate the marriage, El Hadji is unable to perform due to a mysterious curse. This curse is a metaphor for the corruption and greed that is rampant in Senegal at the time.
Throughout the film, El Hadji attempts to break the curse by visiting various healers and shamans. During one of these visits, El Hadji is given a potion that is supposed to help him break the curse. However, the potion has an unexpected side effect: it causes El Hadji to become aroused and sexually active. This leads to a humorous scene in which El Hadji is unable to control his urges and attempts to seduce a woman in a public park.
The film also contains a number of other sexual moments, including a scene in which El Hadji's wife attempts to seduce him in order to break the curse. This scene is particularly poignant, as it highlights the power dynamics between men and women in Senegal at the time.
Overall, Xala (1975) is a classic film that is filled with sexual moments that are both humorous and thought-provoking. It is a must-see for anyone interested in Senegalese culture and history.
In the beginning of the film a woman dances, a bare breast is briefly seen. Very frank (locker room) talk about a girl's virginity. A naked photograph, non explicit.
One of the central storylines centres around a man's inability to consummate his third marriage. Therefore, there are multiple references to sex and the man's inability to get an erection.
On the wedding night of a young girl a mother gives her sexual advice whilst undressing her. She strips naked and one of her breasts is visible for about 5 seconds. The man strips to his trousers and then enters. The scene cuts away.
They try again later and the woman is shown retreating from her husband. Her buttocks appear on-screen but she's wearing a sheet over the upper half of her body.
A couple of men break into a house and corner a girl whilst she screams. The scene cuts away but it is implied that they raped her.