

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.
Samba the Great (1977) is a Animation film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch Samba the Great on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 4 votes. Fans of animation movies may also want to explore similar titles below.