Sankara Is Not Dead
Sankara n'est pas mort
Synopsis
After Burkina Faso's October 2014 popular uprising, the young poet Bikontine starts to question his dreams of seeking a better life in the West. He decides to go meet his fellow citizens along the country's only rail line. From South to North, through cities and villages, he learns about their dreams and disappointments, confronting his poetry with the realities of a rapidly shifting society. His journey ultimately reveals the enduring political legacy of storied former president Thomas Sankara, assassinated in 1987 and known as the "African Che Guevara."
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Afrikanisches Filmfestival Hamburg 2019
Festival / Special Debut
May 1, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucie Viver
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucie Viver
- Original Score
- Rodolphe Burger
- Original Title
- Sankara n'est pas mort
- Country of Origin
- Burkina Faso, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Bilboquet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucie Viver
Lucie Viver
Rodolphe Burger
Lucie Viver
Nicolas Milteau
Eugénie Michel-Villette
Department Leadership Roster
Lucie Viver
Director
Lucie Viver
Writer
Eugénie Michel-Villette
Producer
Nicolas Milteau
Editor
Lucie Viver
Director of Photography
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What is Sankara Is Not Dead about?
After Burkina Faso's October 2014 popular uprising, the young poet Bikontine starts to question his dreams of seeking a better life in the West. He decides to go meet his fellow citizens along the country's only rail line. From South to North, through cities and villages, he learns about their dreams and disappointments, confronting his poetry with the realities of a rapidly shifting society. His journey ultimately reveals the enduring political legacy of storied former president Thomas Sankara, assassinated in 1987 and known as the "African Che Guevara."
Who directed Sankara Is Not Dead?
Sankara Is Not Dead was directed by Lucie Viver.
Who stars in Sankara Is Not Dead?
The principal cast of Sankara Is Not Dead includes Bikontine.
When was Sankara Is Not Dead released and how long is it?
Sankara Is Not Dead was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Sankara Is Not Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sankara Is Not Dead was composed by Rodolphe Burger.