Destiny

– Though gay-themed stories about "coming out" and accepting one's sexuality are not uncommon in Weste..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 27 Minutes
Release Year:
1997
Original Name:
Dakan
Destiny (1997) - Also known as Dakan

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.

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Release Date:

16 Oct 1998

Language:

French, Arabic

Director:

Youssef Chahine

Writer:

Youssef Chahine, Khaled Youssef

Main Actors:

Nour El-Sherif, Hani Salama, Laila Eloui, Mahmood Hemaidah

Plot:

The story is set in the 12th century in Arab-ruled Spanish province Andalusia, where famed philosopher Averroes is appointed grand judge by the caliph and his liberal court judgements are not liked by everyone. The caliph's political rivals, centered around the leader of a fanatical Islamic sect, force the caliph to send Averroes into exile, but his ideas keep on living thanks to his students.

Awards:

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.3/10