France / Sep 10, 1997
Buud Yam (1997)
Directed by Gaston Kaboré
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1h 37min
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5.0/10
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Plot
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, 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 him and is a journey of self-discovery.
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Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Buud Yam |
| Original language | Fulfulde (FF) |
| Spoken languages | Fulfulde |
| Production countries | Burkina Faso |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Cinecom Production, Caro-Line Production |
| Release date | 10 settembre 1997 |
| Executive producer | Pierre Roda, Bertrand Kabore, Bruno Hodebert |
| Production | Gaston Kaboré |
| Writer | Gaston Kaboré |
| Editing | Marie-Jeanne Kanyala, Didier Ranz |
| Cinematography | Jean-Noël Ferragut |
| Assistant directors | Gaston Kaboré |
| Camera operators | Jean-Noël Ferragut |
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| Additional photography | Jean-Noël Ferragut |
| Production design | Joseph Kpobly |
| Art direction | Joseph Kpobly |
| Set decoration | Joseph Kpobly |
| Music | Michel Portal |
| Sound | Michel Portal |
| Collection | Wênd Kûuni Collection |
Release dates
Premiere
Canada / Sep 11, 1997 / Toronto International Film Festival
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