Saitane movie poster

Saitane

January 2, 1973 0h 58m 7.2/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1973. Saitane is a drama film. directed by Oumarou Ganda. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Moussa Alzouma, Oumarou Ganda, and Zaïnabou Lobo

Synopsis

A sorcerer (played by the director himself) controls all activities in a village. Manipulating the different parties, the sorcerer promises love, good health and riches in exchange for the most extravagant rewards. One day someone exposes him, and the sorcerer becomes the laughing stock of the whole village. Desperate, he throws himself of a cliff.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 2, 1973 53 years ago
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Runtime 0h 58m 58 minutes total
User Rating 7.2/10 Great (4 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Cabas Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saitane about?

A sorcerer (played by the director himself) controls all activities in a village. Manipulating the different parties, the sorcerer promises love, good health and riches in exchange for the most ext...

Who directed Saitane?

Saitane was directed by Oumarou Ganda.

How long is Saitane?

Saitane has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).

When was Saitane released?

Saitane was released on January 2, 1973 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Saitane?

The main cast of Saitane includes Moussa Alzouma, Oumarou Ganda, Zaïnabou Lobo, Zalika Souley, Damouré Zika.