| Description |
1 videodisc (89 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital rdatr |
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mono rdarm |
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Dolby digital |
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NTSC rdabs |
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video file rdaft |
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DVD video |
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region 1 rdare |
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Motion picture. lcgft |
| Series |
The Criterion collection |
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Criterion collection.
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Martin Scorsese's world cinema project ; 04.
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| Note |
Title from container. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1974. |
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Full screen (1.37:1). |
| Cast |
David Endene, Arlette Din Bell, Jeanne Movondo, Abia Moukoko, Jacky Kingue. |
| Summary |
In a Cameroonian village, the rigid customs governing courtship and marriage mean that a betrothed couple, though deeply in love, can be torn apart by the lack of a dowry and another man's claiming of the young women. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, NTSC, full screen (1.37:1); Dolby digital mono. |
| Language |
French, Duala and Basaa dialogue; English subtitles. |
| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Cameroon -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Dowry -- Cameroon -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Cameroon -- Marriage customs and rites -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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| Genre |
Romance films.
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Social problem films.
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Feature films.
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Fiction films.
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Tragedies (Drama)
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French language materials.
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Foreign films, French.
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DVD-Video discs.
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| Added Author |
Dikongué-Pipa, Jean-Pierre, 1940- film director, screenwriter.
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Endene, David, actor.
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Din Bell, Arlette, actor.
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Mvondo, Jeanne, actor.
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Abia, Philippe, actor.
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Criterion Collection (Firm), publisher.
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| Music No. |
CC3396BDDVD-6 The Criterion Collection |
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