God's Gift
Wênd Kûuni
Synopsis
In pre-colonial times a peddler crossing the savanna discovers a child lying unconscious in the bush. When the boy comes to, he is mute and cannot explain who he is. The peddler leaves him with a family in the nearest village. After a search for his parents, the family adopts him, giving him the name Wend Kuuni (God's Gift) and a loving sister with whom he bonds. Wend Kuuni regains his speech only after witnessing a tragic event that prompts him to reveal his own painful history.
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Wend Kuuni
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-11-12
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Source: IMDB (Nantes Three Continents Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
March 27, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gaston Kaboré
- Screenplay & Story
- Gaston Kaboré
- Original Score
- Rend B. Guirma
- Original Title
- Wênd Kûuni
- Country of Origin
- Burkina Faso
- Spoken Languages
- Fulah
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Direction du Cinema Haute Volta
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gaston Kaboré
Gaston Kaboré
Rend B. Guirma
Sékou Ouedraogo
Andrée Davanture
Department Leadership Roster
Gaston Kaboré
Director
Gaston Kaboré
Writer
Andrée Davanture
Editor
Rend B. Guirma
Original Music Composer
Sékou Ouedraogo
Director of Photography
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What is God's Gift about?
In pre-colonial times a peddler crossing the savanna discovers a child lying unconscious in the bush. When the boy comes to, he is mute and cannot explain who he is. The peddler leaves him with a family in the nearest village. After a search for his parents, the family adopts him, giving him the name Wend Kuuni (God's Gift) and a loving sister with whom he bonds. Wend Kuuni regains his speech only after witnessing a tragic event that prompts him to reveal his own painful history.
Who directed God's Gift?
God's Gift was directed by Gaston Kaboré.
Who stars in God's Gift?
The principal cast of God's Gift includes Serge Yanogo, Rosine Yanogo, Joseph Nikiema, Colette Kaboré, Simone Tapsoba.
When was God's Gift released and how long is it?
God's Gift was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for God's Gift?
The original motion picture soundtrack for God's Gift was composed by Rend B. Guirma.