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11 February 2016
Cinema Africa: Christopher Kirkley On Directing The Tuareg 'Purple Rain' Remake, 'Akounak Tedalat Taha Tazoughai'
Okayafrica sits down with Christopher Kirkley, the director of the Tuareg 'Purple Rain' remake 'Akounak Tedalat Taha Tazoughai.'
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A Tuareg Remake Of 'Purple Rain' Starring Mdou Moctar
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