The Choice
Yam Daabo
Synopsis
Poverty and misery are rife in Gourga, a village in the Sahel. The inhabitants must choose: stay and await international assistance or leave for more fertile regions in the country.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Idrissa Ouedraogo
- Screenplay & Story
- Idrissa Ouedraogo
- Original Score
- Francis Bebey, Betty Aoua
- Original Title
- Yam Daabo
- Country of Origin
- Burkina Faso, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Ministère de la Coopération, Les Films de l'Avenir
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Idrissa Ouedraogo
Idrissa Ouedraogo
Francis Bebey, Betty Aoua
Jean Monsigny
Arnaud Blin
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Idrissa Ouedraogo
Director
Arnaud Blin
Editor
Idrissa Ouedraogo
Writer
Jean Monsigny
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Choice
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What is The Choice about?
Poverty and misery are rife in Gourga, a village in the Sahel. The inhabitants must choose: stay and await international assistance or leave for more fertile regions in the country.
Who directed The Choice?
The Choice was directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo.
Who stars in The Choice?
The principal cast of The Choice includes Moussa Blogo, Aoua Guiraud, Assita Ouedraogo, Fatima Ouedraogo, Omar Ouedraogo.
When was The Choice released and how long is it?
The Choice was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Choice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Choice was composed by Francis Bebey, Betty Aoua.