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Title:Guimba the tyrant = Guimba, un tyrant une époque
Editors:Sissoko, Cheick OumarISNI
Traore, Falabo IssaISNI
Year:2004
Language:bam
Series:New African cinema
City of publisher:New York
Publisher:Kino Video
Geographic term:Mali
Subjects:Mali polity
dictatorship
rebellions
videos (form)
feature films (form)
Abstract:Guimba is a political satire in the guise of a colourful fairy tale. Set in the mythical kingdom of ancient Mali, Guimba tells the story of a despot who uses his dark magical powers to rule his kingdom. Using a combination of sorcery and cruelty, he terrorizes people into submission. His one weakness is his son, Janguine, a randy, perverse dwarf, who spends his days satisfying every appetite. Janguine is betrothed to the most beautiful girl in the village, but he prefers her mother Meya, who is already married. Guimba supports his son's obsession by exiling Meya's husband. It is a decision he will come to regret. [Abstract reproduced from dvd]
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