Xala

Film pioneer Ousmane Sembène turned his own novel into a biting satire on the corruption of the elites following Senegal's independence: El Hadji is one of those who became one of the powerful after the French withdrew. On his wedding night with his third wife, he is plagued by erectile dysfunction, for which he blames an evil curse. Concentrating on seeking out miracle healers who demand horrendous fees, he is finally presented with the bill - representing this patriarchy that did not derive its legitimisation of power from the people.