Squid MagazineDatabase

animation

Samba le grand

In a lively mixture of watercolor imagery and stop-motion, a legendary hero undertakes a series of trials to prove his devotion to a princess.

Bahari Blue

Credits & connections

Cultural context

Nigerien animated folktale. Alternate title Samba the Great.

Source credits

Moustapha Alassane

Viewing & reading

  • Criterion Channel · Needs territory check · Unknown / not checked · Subscription · Samba the Great; Criterion title page; no Ghana account-level playback verified.

Artwork references