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Burkinabe

December 31, 2019 1h 15m

Originally released in 2019. Burkinabe is a feature film. directed by Nthato Mokgata. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Carla Fonseca Mokgata, Christ Nathan Jason Mbaide, and Dramane Ouedraogo

Synopsis

A sick young woman, Mariam, comes back to Burkina Faso after having left as a young child who was adopted and sent out to South Africa, where she always felt alien. She returns as an ailing young adult to the land of her birth on a journey of self-discovery, to spend her last days in the land of her forefathers. She does not know the language, culture or norms. She is on a quest to reconnect with her family and her roots. Mariam goes on a road trip to visit her village in the south west of Burkina Faso. She first lands in the bustling town of Ouagadougou

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 31, 2019 6 years ago
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Runtime 1h 15m 75 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Burkina Faso + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burkinabe about?

A sick young woman, Mariam, comes back to Burkina Faso after having left as a young child who was adopted and sent out to South Africa, where she always felt alien. She returns as an ailing young a...

Who directed Burkinabe?

Burkinabe was directed by Nthato Mokgata.

How long is Burkinabe?

Burkinabe has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).

When was Burkinabe released?

Burkinabe was released on December 31, 2019 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Burkinabe?

The main cast of Burkinabe includes Carla Fonseca Mokgata, Christ Nathan Jason Mbaide, Dramane Ouedraogo, Josiane Hien.