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Destiny (1997)

Genre : Drama, Romance

Runtime : 1H 27M

Director : Mohamed Camara
Writer : Mohamed Camara

Synopsis

Though gay-themed stories about "coming out" and accepting one's sexuality are not uncommon in Western countries, such tales are still rare in many conservative African nations. Considered a ground-breaking film in its native Guinea, and filmed amidst a storm of controversy, Mohamed Camara's Dakan is the first of its nations films to directly address issues surrounding homosexuality. The story centers on the romance between two 20-year-old men, Manga and Sory who are first seen making out in a car. The trouble begins when Manga tells his widowed mother about his love for Sory, who is busy contending with his outraged father. The parents insist that the two never see each other again. Manga's mother then uses witchcraft to cleanse her son and change him into a heterosexual. Time passes and eventually Manga begins to date a girl. But it soon becomes apparent that try as he might, Manga's heart belongs to Sory.

Actors

Mamady Mory Camara
Mamady Mory Camara
Aboubacar Touré
Aboubacar Touré
Koumba Diakite
Koumba Diakite
Cécile Bois
Cécile Bois
Kadé Seck
Kadé Seck

Crews

Mohamed Camara
Mohamed Camara
Director
Mohamed Camara
Mohamed Camara
Screenplay
Mohamed Camara
Mohamed Camara
Script
Kouyate Sory 'Douga' Kandia
Kouyate Sory 'Douga' Kandia
Music
Gilberto Azevedo
Gilberto Azevedo
Director of Photography
Christine Charpail
Christine Charpail
Sound Recordist
Jérôme Rafalowicz
Jérôme Rafalowicz
Unit Manager
Dos Santos
Dos Santos
Editor
Isabelle Ribis
Isabelle Ribis
Script Supervisor
Claire Caroff
Claire Caroff
Lighting Technician
Hervé Rousset
Hervé Rousset
Key Grip
René Féret
René Féret
Producer
Pascal Lahmani
Pascal Lahmani
Executive Producer

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