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Samba the Great

1977 · 14 min Animation
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Based on a traditional folktale, this animated film follows the hero Sambagana, who must complete a succession of arduous trials in order to make a princess laugh and earn her consent to marriage. Combining drawn animation and stop-motion puppetry, the film retells the legend through a stylized, episodic quest narrative.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Samba le grand
Year 1977
Country Niger
Genre Animation
Director Moustapha Alassane
Runtime 14 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (3 votes)

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Samba the Great is an acquired taste at 5.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1977. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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