Destiny (1997)
Destiny (1997)
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Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.

Currently Destiny is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Kanopy
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.

Mamady Mory Camara

Aboubacar Touré

Koumba Diakite

Cécile Bois
Oumou

Kadé Seck

Mohamed Camara
Director / Screenplay / Script

Dominique Hennequin
Sound

Gadou Naudin
Foley

Cyril Holtz
Foley Recording Engineer

Pascal Lahmani
Executive Producer

Dos Santos
Editor

Isabelle Ribis
Script Supervisor

Christine Charpail
Sound Recordist

Hervé Rousset
Key Grip

Jérôme Rafalowicz
Unit Manager

Gilberto Azevedo
Director of Photography

René Féret
Producer

Claire Caroff
Lighting Technician

Sory 'Douga' Kandia Kouyaté
Original Music Composer
Media.

Details.
Release DateMay 27, 1997
Original NameDakan
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 27m
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
africa
homophobia
homosexuality
lgbt
african boy
black lgbt
guinea
west african
west africa
gay theme
Wiki.
Dakan (Destiny) is a 1997 drama film written and directed by Mohamed Camara. It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Telling the story of two young men struggling with their love for each other, it has been described as the first West African feature film to deal with homosexuality.
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