The Polygamous Wazzou

Le wazzou polygame

An Islamic faithfull returns from his holy pilgrimage to Mecca with the venerated title “el hadji”. On his return he falls in love with his daughter’s friend Santou, who is already engaged to be married to Garba. El Hadji however already has two wives and his second wife, Gaika, cannot stand the idea of another younger wife entering her house. She plots to kill Santou.

Director

Oumarou Ganda

Screenplay

Oumarou Ganda

Status

Released

Release date

02/01/1971

Original language

French