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Destiny

7.4(19)19971h 30m2

Manga tries to tell his parents he is gay and in love with Sory, another twenty-year-old. His parents don't believe him and his mother attempts witchcraft.

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Status
Released
Budget
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Box office
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Language
French
  • homophobia
  • africa
  • male homosexuality
  • lgbt
  • african boy
  • black lgbt
  • guinea
  • west african
  • west africa
  • gay theme
  • lgbt in africa

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Behind the camera

Produced in

France, Guinea

Where to watch

Availability for United States. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereNew York Lesbian and Gay Film Festival5 Jun 1998
  • United KingdomGB

    • PremiereBFI Flare London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival26 Mar 2022
  • FranceFR

    • PremiereCannes Film Festival1 May 1997
    • Theatrical7 Jul 1999
  • GuineaGN

    • Theatrical27 May 1997
  • NetherlandsNL

    • PremiereAfrica in the Picture Film Festival11 Sept 2006

Frequently asked questions

Destiny was released on 27 May 1997.

Audience reviews

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    r96sk

    2/27/2025

    6/10

    <em>'Destiny'</em> holds good intentions about its subject matter, though strictly as a movie it is underwhelming. There isn't really much to connect to with those onscreen, aside from the key plot point, and the direction of the story felt too aimless and limply paced. The cast are fine, though I couldn't really enjoy them as there isn't much to grasp with their characters. They are also a bit shouty, which is gr…

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