Rabi
Synopsis
A blacksmith falls off his bicycle when he tries to avoid a tortoise which crosses his path. He brings the animal home to his twelve year old son, Rabi, who becomes so fascinated that he forgets his chores at this father's shop. When the angry smith removes the tortoise, Rabi's grandfather, Pusga, helps Rabi find a larger one to consol the boy. Rabi wants to tame the animal and this new obsession leads him to defy parental authority. Pusga gently opens the boy's eyes to the visible and invisible ways of nature. Rabi starts to understand liberty, responsibility and respect for life. In turn he awakens long buried sentiments in the grandfather.
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- Director
- Gaston Kaboré
- Screenplay & Story
- Gaston Kaboré
- Original Score
- Wally Badarou, René B. Guirma
- Original Title
- Rabi
- Country of Origin
- Burkina Faso
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Cinecom Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gaston Kaboré
Gaston Kaboré
Wally Badarou, René B. Guirma
Jean-Noël Ferragut
Marie-Jeanne Kanyala
Department Leadership Roster
Gaston Kaboré
Director
Marie-Jeanne Kanyala
Editor
Jean-Noël Ferragut
Director of Photography
Wally Badarou
Original Music Composer
René B. Guirma
Original Music Composer
Gaston Kaboré
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rabi
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What is Rabi about?
A blacksmith falls off his bicycle when he tries to avoid a tortoise which crosses his path. He brings the animal home to his twelve year old son, Rabi, who becomes so fascinated that he forgets his chores at this father's shop. When the angry smith removes the tortoise, Rabi's grandfather, Pusga, helps Rabi find a larger one to consol the boy. Rabi wants to tame the animal and this new obsession leads him to defy parental authority. Pusga gently opens the boy's eyes to the visible and invisible ways of nature. Rabi starts to understand liberty, responsibility and respect for life. In turn he awakens long buried sentiments in the grandfather.
Who directed Rabi?
Rabi was directed by Gaston Kaboré.
Who stars in Rabi?
The principal cast of Rabi includes Joseph Nikiema, Joséphine Kaboré, Colette Kaboré, Yacouba Kaboré, Chantal Nikiema.
When was Rabi released and how long is it?
Rabi was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Rabi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rabi was composed by Wally Badarou, René B. Guirma.