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The Polygamous Wazzou

Le wazzou polygame

1971 · 0h 35m · Drama · Niger, France

An Islamic faithfull returns from his holy pilgrimage to Mecca with the venerated title “el hadji”. On his return he falls in love with his daughter’s friend Santou, who is already engaged to be married to Garba. El Hadji however already has two wives and his second wife, Gaika, cannot stand the idea of another younger wife entering her house. She plots to kill Santou.

Written & directed by
Oumarou Ganda
Starring
Oumarou Ganda, Joseph Salamatou, Zalika Souley, Garba Mamane
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