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Enhanced ebook featuring a narrated story by Patrick Lacoursière and two recorded songs performed by Liu Fang and Idrissa Zal Sissokho. Take an imaginary journey to unknown lands as you listen to lullabies from around the world (China, Senegal, Haiti, Mexico, Egypt...) The earth-toned, dreamlike illustrations by Sylvie Bourbonnière reflect both the subject and country of origin of the music.
Publisher
Secret Mountain
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
1 CD : digital ; 4 3/4 in.+ 1 book [63] p.
Description
"Representing 11 languages originating from Central and West Africa and brought to life with lavish illustrations, this collection's rhymes and lullabies soothe babies to sleep as the songs travel from one country and one language to another. Lyrics are reproduced in the original language and translated into English, followed by notes on the origin and cultural context of each song. The accompanying CD features 29 songs from 10 countries -- including...
5) Mandabi
Series
Criterion collection volume 1065
Publisher
The Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (91 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
After jobless Ibrahima Dieng receives a money order for 25,000 francs from a nephew who works in Paris, news of his windfall quickly spreads among his neighbors, who flock to him for loans even as he finds his attempts to cash the order stymied in a maze of bureaucracy, and new troubles rain down on his head. An adaptation of a novella by the director himself is a bitterly ironic depiction of a society scarred by colonialism and plagued by corruption,...
Publisher
Universe Publishing, a Division of Rizzoli International Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
2019
Physical Desc
1296 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Description
From the film critics of The New York Times come these uncut, original reviews of the most popular and influential movies ever made -- from the Talkies to blockbusters like Chicago and The Wizard of Oz from timeless classics like Casablanca and Notorious, to beloved foreign films by Truffaut and Kurosawa, Fellini and Almodovar. The reviews reflect Hollywood history at its best. In addition, this volume includes: Full cast and production credits for...
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