Dancing in the Dust (1988 film)

Dancing in the Dust or Ball in the Dust (original title Bal Poussière) is a 1988 Ivorian film dealing with themes of polygyny. It was directed by Henri Duparc, and starring actors (Bamba Bakary, Hanny Tchelly, Naky Sy Savanne, Thérèse Taba, and Anne Kabou.

For the 2003 film, see Dancing in the Dust (2003 film).

Synopsis

Demi-Dieu (Demigod) is a wealthy farmer and village head with five wives. When he decides to marry a sixth, young Binta, to have one for each day of the week (apart from Sunday, the day of rest), his five wives become discontent. Binta, a modern, self-confident woman, doesn't want to be kept in line. Soon there is conflict with her husband as well as with the other five wives, creating comic relief.


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