The Law
Tilaï
Synopsis
Saga returns to his village after an extended absence to discover that his father has taken Nogma, Saga's promised bride, for himself. Still in love with each other, the two begin an affair, although it would be considered incestuous.
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Rasmané Ouédraogo
Saga
Ina Cissé
Nogma
Roukietou Barry
Kuilga
Assane Ouedraogo
Kougri
Sibidou Sidibe
Poko
Moumouni Ouedraogo
Tenga
Mariam Barry
Bore
Seydou Ouedraogo
Nomenaba
Mariam Ouedraogo
Koudpoko
Daouda Porgo
Porgo
Kogre Warma
Maiga
Mamadou Ganame
Ganame
Noufou Ouédraogo
The child
Amade Ganame
Villager
Issaka Porgo
Villager
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 24, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Idrissa Ouedraogo
- Screenplay & Story
- Idrissa Ouedraogo
- Original Score
- Abdullah Ibrahim
- Original Title
- Tilaï
- Country of Origin
- Burkina Faso, France, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Fulah
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Waca Films, BBC, Evangelish Reformiarte Kirche, COF, French Ministry of Cooperation and Development, La Fondation Gan pour le Cinéma, Les Films de l'Avenir, Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation, Rhea Films, Ministère de la culture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Idrissa Ouedraogo
Idrissa Ouedraogo
Abdullah Ibrahim
Jean Monsigny, Pierre-Laurent Chénieux
Luc Barnier
Idrissa Ouedraogo, Béatrice Korc
Department Leadership Roster
Idrissa Ouedraogo
Director
Abdullah Ibrahim
Original Music Composer
Jean Monsigny
Director of Photography
Idrissa Ouedraogo
Producer
Pierre-Laurent Chénieux
Director of Photography
Luc Barnier
Editor
Idrissa Ouedraogo
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Law
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What is The Law about?
Saga returns to his village after an extended absence to discover that his father has taken Nogma, Saga's promised bride, for himself. Still in love with each other, the two begin an affair, although it would be considered incestuous.
Who directed The Law?
The Law was directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo.
Who stars in The Law?
The principal cast of The Law includes Rasmané Ouédraogo, Ina Cissé, Roukietou Barry, Assane Ouedraogo, Sibidou Sidibe.
When was The Law released and how long is it?
The Law was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Law?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Law was composed by Abdullah Ibrahim.