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Backdrop for The Death of Gandji

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The Death of Gandji

La mort de Gandji

Canada • French • 1965 • 4m

Director

Moustapha Alassane

Drama Animation

3.33/5·234 ratings·88 reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

This short animated fable unfolds in a kingdom of frogs threatened by a monster.

Included in
Moustapha Alassane: Niger’s Movie Magician
Position 1

Credits

Crew

DirectorMoustapha Alassane

WriterMoustapha Alassane

ProducerFernand Dansereau, André Belleau

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