Katanga: The Dance of the Scorpions
Katanga - La danse des scorpions
Synopsis
After foiling a plot against the crown, Katanga is named head of the army. Seeking reassurance, he consults a soothsayer who foretells a stark destiny: he will either ascend to the throne as king, or die in the next coup.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dani Kouyaté
- Screenplay & Story
- Dani Kouyaté
- Original Score
- Dramane Dembélé
- Original Title
- Katanga - La danse des scorpions
- Country of Origin
- Burkina Faso, Senegal, Sweden, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Fulah
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Sahélis Productions, Yeelenba Productions, Karoninka, Abissia Productions, Radiodiffusion Télévision du Burkina, Alice Film, Viavolta
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dani Kouyaté
Dani Kouyaté, William Shakespeare
Dramane Dembélé
Marc De Backer
Djibril Sanogo
Dani Kouyaté, Moussa Romba
Department Leadership Roster
Dani Kouyaté
Director
Dani Kouyaté
Screenplay
Dani Kouyaté
Producer
Marc De Backer
Director of Photography
Anuncia Blas Kouyate
Costume Design
Papa Kouyaté
Production Design
Djibril Sanogo
Editor
Dramane Dembélé
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Katanga: The Dance of the Scorpions
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What is Katanga: The Dance of the Scorpions about?
After foiling a plot against the crown, Katanga is named head of the army. Seeking reassurance, he consults a soothsayer who foretells a stark destiny: he will either ascend to the throne as king, or die in the next coup.
Who directed Katanga: The Dance of the Scorpions?
Katanga: The Dance of the Scorpions was directed by Dani Kouyaté.
Who stars in Katanga: The Dance of the Scorpions?
The principal cast of Katanga: The Dance of the Scorpions includes Mahamadi Nana, Rasmané Ouédraogo, Prosper Compaore, Hafissata Coulibaly, Justin Ouindiga.
When was Katanga: The Dance of the Scorpions released and how long is it?
Katanga: The Dance of the Scorpions was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Katanga: The Dance of the Scorpions?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Katanga: The Dance of the Scorpions was composed by Dramane Dembélé.