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Buud Yam

  • 1997
  • 1h 37m
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6.5/10
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Buud Yam (1997)
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In an early 19th century African village, Wend Kuuni - a young man, lives with his adopted family after his mother was killed as a witch. When Pughneere - his adopted sister - becomes ill, t... Read allIn an early 19th century African village, Wend Kuuni - a young man, lives with his adopted family after his mother was killed as a witch. When Pughneere - his adopted sister - becomes ill, the villagers suspect Wend Kuuni. In order to save Pughneere's life (and his own) he must s... Read allIn an early 19th century African village, Wend Kuuni - a young man, lives with his adopted family after his mother was killed as a witch. When Pughneere - his adopted sister - becomes ill, the villagers suspect Wend Kuuni. In order to save Pughneere's life (and his own) he must set out on a journey to find a healer. His quest brings him in contact with people around h... Read all

  • Director
    • Gaston Kaboré
  • Writer
    • Gaston Kaboré
  • Stars
    • Jean-Claude Bamogo
    • Abderramane Boufacha
    • Alassane Dakissaga
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
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    • Director
      • Gaston Kaboré
    • Writer
      • Gaston Kaboré
    • Stars
      • Jean-Claude Bamogo
      • Abderramane Boufacha
      • Alassane Dakissaga
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Jean-Claude Bamogo
    • Singer
    Abderramane Boufacha
    • Abderramane
    Alassane Dakissaga
    • Informer
    Aissatou Harouna
    • Woman in Market
    Colette Kaboré
    • Laale
    Joséphine Kaboré
    • Old Woman
    Aminata Kinde
    • Customer
    Mariama Ly
    • Rama
    Amssatou Maïga
    • Pughneere
    Bernadette Nombre
    • Woman in Fury
    Hyppolite Ouangrawa
    • The Prince
    Sévérine Oueddouda
    • Somkeita
    Boureima Ouedraogo
    • Razugu
    Hamadé Jean Ouedraogo
    • Porter
    Hyacinthe Ouedraogo
    • Young Man
    Jean-François Ouedraogo
    • Jealous Fiancé
    Mathurin Ouedraogo
    • Koura
    Aminata Ouédraogo Maïga
    • Girl
    • Director
      • Gaston Kaboré
    • Writer
      • Gaston Kaboré
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      Female Tuareg: What is he? A prince, or a horsethief?

      Male Tuareg: What does it matter? He is alive.

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      Edited from Wend Kuuni (1982)

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    • Release date
      • September 10, 1997 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • Burkina Faso
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      • Tamashek
    • Also known as
      • Spirit of Ancestors
    • Production companies
      • Caro-Line Production
      • Cinecom Production
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      • 1h 37m(97 min)
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