The Man Who Stopped the Desert
Synopsis
As a child in Burkina Faso, Yacouba was sent away from home to study the Qur'an, where he and his classmates were almost starving. The young boys would trek across miles of wilderness, only to fall and beg at a straw hut for meagre rations. It is from this harsh background that the young farmer became determined to develop techniques that would bring exhausted soil back into production. His efforts have outdone the work of the world's leading scientists and technological advances costing millions of pounds. They may also yet prove crucial to the future of the world's rapidly growing population and global food demands.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Dodd
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Dodd
- Original Title
- The Man Who Stopped the Desert
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Release Date
- 02/06/2010
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- 1080 Film & Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Dodd
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Department Leadership Roster
Mark Dodd
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Mark Dodd
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is The Man Who Stopped the Desert about?
As a child in Burkina Faso, Yacouba was sent away from home to study the Qur'an, where he and his classmates were almost starving. The young boys would trek across miles of wilderness, only to fall and beg at a straw hut for meagre rations. It is from this harsh background that the young farmer became determined to develop techniques that would bring exhausted soil back into production. His efforts have outdone the work of the world's leading scientists and technological advances costing millions of pounds. They may also yet prove crucial to the future of the world's rapidly growing population and global food demands.
Who directed The Man Who Stopped the Desert?
The Man Who Stopped the Desert was directed by Mark Dodd.
Who stars in The Man Who Stopped the Desert?
The principal cast of The Man Who Stopped the Desert includes Yacouba Sawadogo.
When was The Man Who Stopped the Desert released and how long is it?
The Man Who Stopped the Desert was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man Who Stopped the Desert?
The Man Who Stopped the Desert holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).