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The Death of Gandji (1965) | Criteria

Poster for The Death of Gandji

Moustapha Alassane

The Death of Gandji

La mort de Gandji

Canada / French / 1965 / 4m

Drama Animation

Letterboxd: 3.33/5·234 ratings·88 reviewson Letterboxd
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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

Double Feature

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