Wendemi
Wendemi, l'enfant du Bon Dieu
Synopsis
When Cecile (Sylvie Yameogo), an unwed mother-to-be, refuses to identify the father of her child, she is thrown out of her parents' home and eventually leaves her baby in a field, where another family finds him and takes him home. Michel (Alassane Dakissaga), the head of the household, reluctantly assumes responsibility for the baby after going to the police, the local priest and the traditional village chief, each of whom advises him to seek the counsel of another authority.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- S. Pierre Yameogo
- Screenplay & Story
- S. Pierre Yameogo, René Sintzel
- Original Title
- Wendemi, l'enfant du Bon Dieu
- Country of Origin
- Burkina Faso
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
S. Pierre Yameogo
S. Pierre Yameogo, René Sintzel
Department Leadership Roster
S. Pierre Yameogo
Director
S. Pierre Yameogo
Writer
René Sintzel
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wendemi
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What is Wendemi about?
When Cecile (Sylvie Yameogo), an unwed mother-to-be, refuses to identify the father of her child, she is thrown out of her parents' home and eventually leaves her baby in a field, where another family finds him and takes him home. Michel (Alassane Dakissaga), the head of the household, reluctantly assumes responsibility for the baby after going to the police, the local priest and the traditional village chief, each of whom advises him to seek the counsel of another authority.
Who directed Wendemi?
Wendemi was directed by S. Pierre Yameogo.
Who stars in Wendemi?
The principal cast of Wendemi includes Sylvain Minonugou, Sylvie Yameogo, Alassane Dakissaga, Abdoulaye Komboudri, Sotigui Kouyaté.
When was Wendemi released and how long is it?
Wendemi was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.