Destiny (1997)
Overview
Though gay-themed stories about "coming out" and accepting one's sexuality are not uncommon in Western countries, such tales are still rare in many conservative African nations. Considered a ground-breaking film in its native Guinea, and filmed amidst a storm of controversy, Mohamed Camara's Dakan is the first of its nations films to directly address issues surrounding homosexuality. The story centers on the romance between two 20-year-old men, Manga and Sory who are first seen making out in a car. The trouble begins when Manga tells his widowed mother about his love for Sory, who is busy contending with his outraged father. The parents insist that the two never see each other again. Manga's mother then uses witchcraft to cleanse her son and change him into a heterosexual. Time passes and eventually Manga begins to date a girl. But it soon becomes apparent that try as he might, Manga's heart belongs to Sory.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 1.302 |
Directed By
Mohamed Camara
Crew
Mohamed Camara
Dominique Hennequin
Gadou Naudin
Cyril Holtz
Jérôme Rafalowicz
Isabelle Ribis
Gilberto Azevedo
René Féret
Claire Caroff
Hervé Rousset
Dos Santos
Pascal Lahmani
Mohamed Camara
Mohamed Camara
Christine Charpail
Sory 'Douga' Kandia Kouyaté
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