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.
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Currently Destiny is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Kanopy
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.
Cécile Bois
Actress
Mamady Mory Camara
Actor
Mohamed Camara
Bakary
Koumba Diakite
Actress
Dominique Hennequin
Sound
Pascal Lahmani
Executive Producer
René Féret
Producer
Sory 'Douga' Kandia Kouyaté
Composer
Media.
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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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