Xalé

Showtimes
Friday, February 14th
Join us for the Centerpiece film of the 2025 Cascade Festival of African Films!
Awa, a Senegalese teenager, navigates family turmoil after her uncle’s marriage ends in tragedy. This emotionally layered story combines griot traditions, flashforwards, and realism to explore abuse, justice, and hope, offering a poignant, culturally rooted tale of strength and survival in difficult circumstances.
Experience the artistry of visionary director Moussa Se`ne Absa, in-person, in a discussion and Q&A immediately after this screening.
ADMISSION IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
Director: Moussa Sène Absa
Run time: 101 minutes
Country: Senegal
Format: Digital
Language: Wolof & French with English subtitles