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. It was directed by Henri Duparc, and starring actors (

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, Naky Sy Savanne,

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, and

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. In July 2021, the film was shown in the Cannes Classics section at the

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Synopsis

Demi-Dieu (Demigod) is a wealthy farmer and village head with five wives. When he decides to marry a sixth, young Binta, to have one for each day of the week (apart from

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, the

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), his five wives become discontent. Binta, a modern, self-confident woman, doesn't want to be kept in line. Soon there is conflict with her husband as well as with the other five wives, creating comic relief.

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* Ivorian comedy films 1988 films {{IvoryCoast-film-stub