Burkina Faso / Nov 14, 2005
Delwende (2005)
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
After a young boy dies of meningitis, Napoko Diarrha (Yaméogo) is accused of eating his soul because of a local sexist tradition. While this happens, her husband feels disgraced that Diarrha resists the idea of marrying off their daughter, so he exactes his revenge by spreading a dangerous rumor that would probably get her killed. Because of this, Diarrha's fate falls into the village elder's hands. When she finds out she will go trial, she decides to flee to the nearest town, Ouagadougou, before that can take place. After successfully leaving her village, Diarrha's age causes her health to decline, while her daughter grows up. Some time later, her daughter decides to travel to Ouagadougou, in search of her missing mother. Once they are reconnected, they attempt to escape from their male-dominated society.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Sanfo Ablasse | Dancer / musician |
| Zounprana Boukare | Dancer / musician |
| Francois Dembele | Dancer / musician |
| Ami Kabre | Dancer / musician |
| Gilbert Lam Kaboré | Voice on Radio |
Genres
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Delwende |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | Burkina Faso, France, Switzerland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Dunia Productions, Les Films de l'Espoir, Thelma Film |
| Release date | 14 novembre 2005 |
| Writer | S. Pierre Yameogo |
| Assistant directors | S. Pierre Yameogo |
Release dates
Theatrical release
France / Dec 14, 2005
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