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6.6/10 • 63

1987-07-01 • 1h 45m

Drama

A young man with magical powers journeys to his uncle to request help in fighting his sorcerer father.

Directors
Souleymane Cissé
Writters
Souleymane Cissé
Editors
Souleymane Cissé, Nathalie Goepfert

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  1. Issiaka Kane

    Issiaka Kane

    Niankoro, The Son

  2. Balla Moussa Keita

    Balla Moussa Keita

    Rouma Boll, the Fulani King

  3. Aoua Sangare

    Aoua Sangare

    Attou, the young Fulani woman

  4. Ismaila Sarr

    Ismaila Sarr

    Bofing, The Uncle

  5. Niamanto Sanogo

    Niamanto Sanogo

    Soma/ Djigui

  6. Soumba Traore

    Soumba Traore

    Mah, The Mother

  7. Koke Sangare

    Koke Sangare

    The Chief of Komo

  8. Youssouf Tenin Cissé

    Youssouf Tenin Cissé

    Attou's Little Boy

  9. Sidi Diallo

    Sidi Diallo

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Status
Released
Original Language
Bambara
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
magicafricasorcererbased on myths, legends or folkloretribal customstribal people