Sada's Sheep
Le mouton de Sada
Synopsis
Forty-year-old Babou Diop lives with his son Sada, his wife Coumba and a sheep they raise in the house. At nine, Sada ends up forming a very strong friendship with the sheep. A few days before the Tabaski holiday, Babou realises that his sheep, which is intended for sacrifice, has disappeared—and so has his son. In great distress, he sets out to find them, which he eventually does—a reunion that is not without its consequences... Now, Babou is faced with a dilemma.
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Fespaco 2023
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pape Bouname Lopy
- Screenplay & Story
- Pape Bouname Lopy
- Original Score
- Papa Oumar Ngom
- Original Title
- Le mouton de Sada
- Country of Origin
- Burkina Faso, Senegal, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Groupe Lydel Com, Canal+ International, Papinaprod, Imagi'nation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pape Bouname Lopy
Pape Bouname Lopy
Papa Oumar Ngom
Elisabeth Ndiaye, Dimitri Ouedraogo
Khadey Zidna Aidara
Department Leadership Roster
Pape Bouname Lopy
Director
Elisabeth Ndiaye
Editor
Dimitri Ouedraogo
Editor
Khadey Zidna Aidara
Producer
Pape Bouname Lopy
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sada's Sheep
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sada's Sheep about?
Forty-year-old Babou Diop lives with his son Sada, his wife Coumba and a sheep they raise in the house. At nine, Sada ends up forming a very strong friendship with the sheep. A few days before the Tabaski holiday, Babou realises that his sheep, which is intended for sacrifice, has disappeared—and so has his son. In great distress, he sets out to find them, which he eventually does—a reunion that is not without its consequences... Now, Babou is faced with a dilemma.
Who directed Sada's Sheep?
Sada's Sheep was directed by Pape Bouname Lopy.
Who stars in Sada's Sheep?
The principal cast of Sada's Sheep includes Amadou Diop, Aliou Diouf, Fatoumata Sy.
When was Sada's Sheep released and how long is it?
Sada's Sheep was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Sada's Sheep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sada's Sheep was composed by Papa Oumar Ngom.