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Destiny (1997)

Overview

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.
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Mohamed Camara profile
Mohamed Camara

Director

Mohamed Camara profile
Mohamed Camara

Screenplay

Cast

Mamady Mory Camara profile
Mamady Mory Camara

Aboubacar Touré profile
Aboubacar Touré

Koumba Diakite profile
Koumba Diakite

Cécile Bois profile
Cécile Bois

Oumou

Kadé Seck profile
Kadé Seck

Mamady Mory Camara profile
Mamady Mory Camara

Aboubacar Touré profile
Aboubacar Touré

Koumba Diakite profile
Koumba Diakite

Cécile Bois profile
Cécile Bois

Oumou

Kadé Seck profile
Kadé Seck

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Release Date

May 27, 1997

Original Language

French

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

Film Du 20ème Créations Cinématographiques logoLa Sept Cinéma logoCNC logoMinistère de la culture logoMinistère de la Coopération logo

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