The Heart's Cry
Le Cri du cœur
Synopsis
This drama focuses upon the psychological adjustment problems of a young boy whose family moves him from Africa to Paris, France. Moctar, a boy whose first 11 years were spent in a small village in Mali, is having difficulty adjusting to his new life in Paris. After several years in Paris, Moctar suddenly sees a terrible hyena in the street. When Moctar tries to explain his vision, he becomes the laughingstock of his peers and a patient for the school psychologist. No one believes Moctar, not even his parents, until he is befriended by Paulo who helps Moctar understand.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Idrissa Ouedraogo
- Screenplay & Story
- Idrissa Ouedraogo
- Original Score
- Henri Texier
- Original Title
- Le Cri du cœur
- Country of Origin
- Burkina Faso, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Idrissa Ouedraogo
Idrissa Ouedraogo
Henri Texier
Luc Barnier
Department Leadership Roster
Idrissa Ouedraogo
Director
Idrissa Ouedraogo
Writer
Henri Texier
Original Music Composer
Luc Barnier
Editor
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What is The Heart's Cry about?
This drama focuses upon the psychological adjustment problems of a young boy whose family moves him from Africa to Paris, France. Moctar, a boy whose first 11 years were spent in a small village in Mali, is having difficulty adjusting to his new life in Paris. After several years in Paris, Moctar suddenly sees a terrible hyena in the street. When Moctar tries to explain his vision, he becomes the laughingstock of his peers and a patient for the school psychologist. No one believes Moctar, not even his parents, until he is befriended by Paulo who helps Moctar understand.
Who directed The Heart's Cry?
The Heart's Cry was directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo.
Who stars in The Heart's Cry?
The principal cast of The Heart's Cry includes Richard Bohringer, Saïd Diarra, Félicité Wouassi, Alex Descas, Clémentine Célarié.
When was The Heart's Cry released and how long is it?
The Heart's Cry was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Heart's Cry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Heart's Cry was composed by Henri Texier.