Rasmané Ouédraogo
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La Promesse
1996-08-07
La Promesse
Overview: Igor, aged 15, and his father Roger deal in housing and peddling illicit labor in the outlying districts of Liege, Belgium. Scams, lies and swindling rule their lives. When one of his father’s illegal workers gets injured on the job and asks Igor to promise to take care of his wife and baby, Igor finds himself at a crossroad. He wants to keep the promise, but the price would be to betray his father.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1996-08-07
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The Law
1990-09-24
The Law
Overview: Saga returns to his village after an extended absence to discover that his father has taken Nogma, Saga's promised bride, for himself. Still in love with each other, the two begin an affair, although it would be considered incestuous.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ff
Release Date: 1990-09-24
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Moolaadé
2004-08-04
Moolaadé
Overview: When a woman shelters a group of girls from suffering female genital mutilation, she starts a conflict that tears her village apart.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bm
Release Date: 2004-08-04
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The Night of Truth
2004-05-19
The Night of Truth
Overview: La Nuit de la Vérité is situated in an imaginary West African country. After ten years of civil war between the government army of the Nayak, led by 'Le président', and the Bonande rebels led by Colonel Theo, there is some sign of peace negotiations. But not everyone is in favor of peace and one can feel the tension. The night of truth starts with a festive dinner, but the village idiot Tomoto always seems capable of ruining the attempts for peace with violence and provocation.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2004-05-19
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Dreams of Dust
2008-01-30
Dreams of Dust
Overview: Nigerian farmer Mocktar comes to Essakane, a dusty gold mining camp in Burkina Faso, seeking work. Haunted by a tragedy-laden past, Mocktar stoically adapts to the horrid working conditions of his fellow miners. Enter the beautiful widow Coumba, who shares Mocktar's endurance but dreams of a better life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2008-01-30
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Poko
1981-01-01
Poko
Overview: Koudougou and Poko, a young couple, await the birth of their first child. Unfortunately, the pregnancy does not go well for Poko. First, the village midwife examines her, but to no avail. The village council meet and decide Poko should go into town for treatment.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1981-01-01
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The Choice
1987-03-24
The Choice
Overview: Poverty and misery are rife in Gourga, a village in the Sahel. The inhabitants must choose: stay and await international assistance or leave for more fertile regions in the country.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: xx
Release Date: 1987-03-24
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No Time To Say Good-Bye
1981-01-01
No Time To Say Good-Bye
Overview: For love, a young woman wants to leave her family and her country, which the other young man who loves her cannot understand.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1981-01-01
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Anger of the Gods
2003-05-16
Anger of the Gods
Overview: A king’s son takes over when his father dies.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2003-05-16
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Night of the Kings
2021-02-26
Night of the Kings
Overview: A young man is sent to "La Maca," a prison in the middle of the Ivorian forest ruled by its inmates. As tradition goes with the rising of the red moon, he is designated by the Boss to be the new "Roman" and must tell a story to the other prisoners. Learning what fate awaits him, he begins to narrate the mystical life of the legendary outlaw named "Zama King" and has no choice but to make his story last until dawn.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2021-02-26
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Yaaba
1989-08-23
Yaaba
Overview: A small African village. The story focuses on Bila, a ten year old boy who befriends an old woman, Sana. Everybody calls her 'Witch' but Bila himself calls her 'Yaaba' (grandmother). When Bila's cousin Nopoko gets sick it is Sana's medicine that saves her.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1989-08-23
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Konaté's Gift
1997-01-02
Konaté's Gift
Overview: When Djénéba returns from the city where she has been visiting her cousin, she brings her husband, Konaté, a wonderful gift: a condom. Konaté is furious and refuses to change his habits. Djénéba, well aware of the effects of AIDS, refuses to give in.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1997-01-02
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Eye of the Storm
2017-11-22
Eye of the Storm
Overview: At a war crimes trial in an African country, an idealistic lawyer delves into the past of a man who, accused of committing unspeakable atrocities, is treated as an inhuman monster.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2017-11-22
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Run
2014-12-17
Run
Overview: Run escapes... He just killed the Prime Minister of his country. In order to do so, he had to act as if he was a crazy man, wandering through the city. His life comes back by flashes; his childhood with Tourou when his dream was to become a rain miracle-worker, his adventures with Gladys the eater, and his past as a young member of militia, in the heart of the politic and military conflict in Ivory Coast. All those lives, Run didn't choose them. Every time, he felt in by running from another life. That's the reason why his name's Run.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2014-12-17
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Adanggaman
2000-08-31
Adanggaman
Overview: In West Africa during the late 17th century, King Adanggaman leads a war against his neighboring tribes, ordering his soldiers to torch enemy villages, kill the elderly and capture the healthy tribesmen to sell to the European slave traders. When his village falls prey to one of Adanggaman's attacks, Ossei manages to escape, but his family is murdered except for his captured mother. Chasing after the soldiers in an effort to free her, Ossei is befriended by a fierce warrior named Naka.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2000-08-31
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Buud Yam
1997-09-10
Buud Yam
Overview: 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.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ff
Release Date: 1997-09-10
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