Dancing in the Dust (1989): Cast
Dancing in the Dust is a 1989 comedy directed by Henri Duparc, starring Bamba Bakari as Demi Dieu, Naky Sy Savane and Thérèse Taba. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Henri Duparc
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Focale 13
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dancing in the Dust About?
The premise of Dancing in the Dust without spoilers.
The chief of an African village, called ‘Demi Dieu’ because he sees himself second only to God in ownership of all things, already has five wives. Unsatisfied, he seeks a sixth so he can have a different wife for each day of the week, leaving Sunday for rest. His quest exposes the comic absurdities of his vanity and the villagers’ reactions.
Dancing in the Dust Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- polygamy
- africa
Dancing in the Dust Cast & Characters
Bamba Bakari leads the cast as Demi Dieu, with Naky Sy Savane as Nya and Thérèse Taba as Fanta. Directed by Henri Duparc; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Henri Duparc
- Bamba Bakari as Demi Dieu
- Naky Sy Savane as Nya
- Thérèse Taba as Fanta
- Tcheley Hanny as Binta
More from Henri Duparc
One more film directed by Henri Duparc: The Rue Princesse Street.
Dancing in the Dust Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Bal Poussière” and “Бал "Прах"”.
- Also known as
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- Bal Poussière
- Бал "Прах"
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Dancing in the Dust FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dancing in the Dust, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dancing in the Dust?
Dancing in the Dust runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Dancing in the Dust released?
Dancing in the Dust was released on June 20, 1989.
Who directed Dancing in the Dust?
Dancing in the Dust was directed by Henri Duparc.
More films by Henri Duparc Who is in the cast of Dancing in the Dust?
Dancing in the Dust stars Bamba Bakari as Demi Dieu, Naky Sy Savane as Nya and Thérèse Taba as Fanta, among 4 credited actors.
Does Dancing in the Dust have a post-credit scene?
No. Dancing in the Dust has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dancing in the Dust in?
The original language of Dancing in the Dust is French.
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