Samba the Great

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Jean Rouch
Jean Rouch

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    Samba le grand

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    The adventures of the legendary hero, Sambagana, who, dazzled by the beauty of a princess, asks for her hand in marriage, but first he must make her laugh. This demand imposes grueling, yearslong trials, in which he emerges victorious, but only death will eventually bring the two together.

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    1977-03-26

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