Sia, the Myth of the Python
Sia, le rêve du python
Synopsis
Kaya Maghan, the despotic king of Wagadou, follows the instructions of his priest by ordering the religious sacrifice to the Python God of Sia Yatabaree, the virgin daughter of a notable family. A gift of gold equivalent to Sia’s weight is given to her family as compensation for surrendering their daughter for the sacrifice. However, Sia runs away and finds shelter in the home of a mad prophet who has railed against the king. The king orders his top general to locate Sia, but the general is conflicted since Sia was engaged to marry his nephew, Mamadi, who is in battle on behalf of the kingdom. Mamadi returns and joins his uncle to do battle against the Python God. - Wikipedia, accessed 31 July 2021
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-06
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Fatoumata Diawara
Sia
Sotigui Kouyaté
Wakhané
Balla Habib Dembélé
Le griot
Hamadoun Kassogué
Kerfa
Ibrahim Baba Cissé
Mamadi
Kardigué Laïco Traoré
Kaya Maghan
Marietou Kouyaté
L'impératrice
Fily Traoré
Kélétigui
Kary Coulibaly
Le coiffeur
Abdoulaye Komboudri
Le froussard
Ahmed Kadio
Le prince
Djeneba Diawara
La mère de Sia
Toumansé Coulibaly
Le père de Sia
Fanny Touré
La vendeuse de dolo (as Fantani Touré)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dani Kouyaté
- Screenplay & Story
- Moussa Diagana
- Original Score
- Daniel Rousseau, Fanny Touré
- Original Title
- Sia, le rêve du python
- Country of Origin
- Burkina Faso, France
- Spoken Languages
- Bambara
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Sahélis Productions, Les Productions de la Lanterne
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dani Kouyaté
Moussa Diagana, Dani Kouyaté
Daniel Rousseau, Fanny Touré
Robert Millié
Zoé Durouchoux
Sylvie Maigne, Claude Gilaizeau, Elisabeth Lopez, Sékou Traoré
Department Leadership Roster
Dani Kouyaté
Director
Daniel Rousseau
Original Music Composer
Sylvie Maigne
Producer
Zoé Durouchoux
Editor
Moussa Diagana
Screenplay
Papa Kouyaté
Production Design
Ester Marty Kouyaté
Costume Design
Massiri-So
Costume Design
Claude Gilaizeau
Producer
Elisabeth Lopez
Producer
Robert Millié
Director of Photography
Judith Hentz
Costume Design
Fanny Touré
Original Music Composer
Abdou Ouolo's
Costume Design
Sékou Traoré
Producer
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is Sia, the Myth of the Python about?
Kaya Maghan, the despotic king of Wagadou, follows the instructions of his priest by ordering the religious sacrifice to the Python God of Sia Yatabaree, the virgin daughter of a notable family. A gift of gold equivalent to Sia’s weight is given to her family as compensation for surrendering their daughter for the sacrifice. However, Sia runs away and finds shelter in the home of a mad prophet who has railed against the king. The king orders his top general to locate Sia, but the general is conflicted since Sia was engaged to marry his nephew, Mamadi, who is in battle on behalf of the kingdom. Mamadi returns and joins his uncle to do battle against the Python God. - Wikipedia, accessed 31 July 2021
Who directed Sia, the Myth of the Python?
Sia, the Myth of the Python was directed by Dani Kouyaté.
Who stars in Sia, the Myth of the Python?
The principal cast of Sia, the Myth of the Python includes Fatoumata Diawara, Sotigui Kouyaté, Balla Habib Dembélé, Hamadoun Kassogué, Ibrahim Baba Cissé.
When was Sia, the Myth of the Python released and how long is it?
Sia, the Myth of the Python was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Sia, the Myth of the Python?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sia, the Myth of the Python was composed by Daniel Rousseau, Fanny Touré.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sia, the Myth of the Python?
Sia, the Myth of the Python holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).