
Overview
The adventures of the legendary hero, Sambagana, who, dazzled by the beauty of a princess, asks for her hand in marriage, but first he must make her laugh. This demand imposes grueling, yearslong trials, in which he emerges victorious, but only death will eventually bring the two together.
Cast
Jean Rouch
Narrator
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum
Bride of Frankenstein
Waking Ned
Alice
The Gospel According to St. Matthew
Crumb
No End
Accattone
Hi, Mom!
La Notte
Manon of the Spring
The Butcher
The Pilgrim
Wild Strawberries
Ordet
The Boat
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Boy Meets Girl
The Merchant of Venice
Bill Cunningham New York