The Song of the Rifles
Le chant des fusils
Synopsis
Twelve-year-old Simon has lost everything to the civil war that has devastated his country. "Black Lion," the ruthless rebel leader of the People's Revolutionary Army, has killed Simon's family and burned down his house. As an expert in weapons and battle strategies, he has formed a rebel group that wants to take power by force with the help of child soldiers. Simon is kidnapped and turned into a child soldier. Traumatized and plagued by nightmares, Simon plans to escape with his comrades while special forces of the African Union prepare an attack on Black Lion.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Elliot M.R Ilboudo
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Elliot M.R Ilboudo
- Original Title
- Le chant des fusils
- Country of Origin
- Burkina Faso
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Elliot M.R Ilboudo
Jean Elliot M.R Ilboudo
Jean Elliot M.R Ilboudo
Jean Elliot M.R Ilboudo
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Jean Elliot M.R Ilboudo
Director
Jean Elliot M.R Ilboudo
Writer
Jean Elliot M.R Ilboudo
Producer
Jean Elliot M.R Ilboudo
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What is The Song of the Rifles about?
Twelve-year-old Simon has lost everything to the civil war that has devastated his country. "Black Lion," the ruthless rebel leader of the People's Revolutionary Army, has killed Simon's family and burned down his house. As an expert in weapons and battle strategies, he has formed a rebel group that wants to take power by force with the help of child soldiers. Simon is kidnapped and turned into a child soldier. Traumatized and plagued by nightmares, Simon plans to escape with his comrades while special forces of the African Union prepare an attack on Black Lion.
Who directed The Song of the Rifles?
The Song of the Rifles was directed by Jean Elliot M.R Ilboudo.
Who stars in The Song of the Rifles?
The principal cast of The Song of the Rifles includes Sanou Titiama, Habibou Yalpougdou, Issaka Sawadogo, Guy Kalou, Maimouna N'Diaye.
When was The Song of the Rifles released and how long is it?
The Song of the Rifles was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.