Samba the Great (1977)
Based on a traditional folktale, this animated film follows the hero Sambagana, who must complete a succession of arduous trials in order to make a princess laugh and earn her consent to marriage. Combining drawn animation and stop-motion puppetry, the film retells the legend through a stylized, episodic quest narrative.
- Release Date: 1977-03-26
- Runtime: 0h 14min
- Production Company: Université de Niamey
- Production Country: Niger
- Director: Moustapha Alassane
