Samba the Great (1977)

03/26/1977 (NE) • Animation • 14m

Overview

The adventures of the legendary hero, Sambagana, who, dazzled by the beauty of a princess, asks for her hand in marriage, but first he must make her laugh. This demand imposes grueling, yearslong trials, in which he emerges victorious, but only death will eventually bring the two together.

Samba the Great (1977)

03/26/1977 (NE) • 14m

Animation

Overview

The adventures of the legendary hero, Sambagana, who, dazzled by the beauty of a princess, asks for her hand in marriage, but first he must make her laugh. This demand imposes grueling, yearslong trials, in which he emerges victorious, but only death will eventually bring the two together.

Top Billed Cast

Jean Rouch

Narrator

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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

africa

short film

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