Toula, or the Genie of the Water

Toula, or the Genie of the Water

1973 · 76 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama, Fantasy

The gods have declared the drought of the country. There seems to be no hope. A holy man summoned by the king requires the sacrifice of a young woman to put an end to their anger. A young man in love decides to go in search of water to save the girl from a tragic end, but when he returns with good news it's too late: the genie had his satisfaction and Toula has already disappeared in the holy swamp.

Directed by Moustapha Alassane · Written by Boubou Hama

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