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- 2002
- Not Rated
- Pierre Grise Distribution
- 1 h 36 m
- 2002
- Not Rated
- Pierre Grise Distribution
- 1 h 36 m
Summary A cinematic adaptation of the legend of Wagadu, a 7th century myth of the Soninke people. The film is a political and contemporary approach to the myth, a reflection on the use of mysticism by people in power.
Directed By: Dani Kouyaté
Written By: Moussa Diagana, Dani Kouyaté
- 2002
- Not Rated
- Pierre Grise Distribution
- 1 h 36 m
- 2002
- Not Rated
- Pierre Grise Distribution
- 1 h 36 m
Sia, the Dream of the Python
Metascore
Generally Favorable
67
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Summary A cinematic adaptation of the legend of Wagadu, a 7th century myth of the Soninke people. The film is a political and contemporary approach to the myth, a reflection on the use of mysticism by people in power.
Directed By: Dani Kouyaté
Written By: Moussa Diagana, Dani Kouyaté
Top Cast
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
67
75% Positive
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
25% Mixed
1 Review
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
67
75% Positive
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
25% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Lacks visual flair. But Kouyate elicits strong performances from his cast, and he delivers a powerful commentary on how governments lie, no matter who runs them.
In trying to reproduce the griot's tone, Mr. Kouyaté rejects psychological nuance and dramatic shading: this is a tale that advances quickly and boldly, peopled by deliberately one-dimensional characters.
Sia becomes a bloodbath of Shakespearean proportions as even the good guys kill one another in an effort to preserve illusions.
Colorful and deceptively buoyant until it suddenly pulls the rug out from under you.
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Production Company
Les Productions de la Lanterne,
Sahélis Productions
Release Date May 24, 2002
Duration 1 h 36 m
Rating Not Rated
Genres
Website
http://www.sialefilm.com/
Awards
Ouagadougou Panafrican Film and Television Festival
• 4 Wins & 4 Nominations
Namur International Festival of French-Speaking Film
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Acteurs à l'Écran
• 1 Nomination
