Film
Samba the Great
1977 · 14m · Animation
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- 5.4
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Overview
Based on a traditional folktale, this animated film follows the hero Sambagana, who must complete a succession of arduous trials in order to make a princess laugh and earn her consent to marriage. Combining drawn animation and stop-motion puppetry, the film retells the legend through a stylized, episodic quest narrative.
Where to watch
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Cast
Crew
- Moustapha AlassaneDirector · Writer
- Danièle TessierEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- March 26, 1977
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- French
- Runtime
- 14m
- Rated
- L
- Genres
- Animation
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