Le griot de Daporé (2006)

A story about a drought by the Griot from Daporé brings life in an African village to a halt.

Director:

Jaap van Heusden

Writer:

Jaap van Heusden

Stars:

Thomas Ngourma

Cast

Credited cast:
Thomas Ngourma	...	Le griot

Storyline

An ordinary day in an African village like any other. Until a song resounds. It reminds the Griot, an old tailor, of an old story about a drought. Passers-by stop to listen as he brings the story to life. Life in the village comes to a halt for a moment.

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Plot Keywords:

song | africa

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Genres:

Short | Drama

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Details

Country:

Burkina Faso Netherlands

Language:

French

Release Date:

1 October 2006 (Netherlands)

Filming Locations:

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Box Office

Budget:

€15,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Poll Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

9 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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