Bintou
Synopsis
Bintou wants to make sure that her daughter goes to school, but her husband Abel doesn’t think it’s worth it and claims there is only enough money to educate their sons. But Bintou won’t give up and starts her own business to make the extra money. Abel, wary of losing control and scared that Bintou’s newfound financial freedom will lead her to adultery, tries to sabotage her efforts. Bintou tackles sexuality, gender relations, and the fraught relationship between tradition and modernity with joyful satire.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Rotterdam Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fanta Régina Nacro
- Original Title
- Bintou
- Country of Origin
- Burkina Faso, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Fulah
- Runtime
- 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fanta Régina Nacro
Nara Keo Kosal
Nano Chesnais
Claire Lajoumard
Department Leadership Roster
Nara Keo Kosal
Director of Photography
Nano Chesnais
Editor
Claire Lajoumard
Producer
Fanta Régina Nacro
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bintou
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bintou about?
Bintou wants to make sure that her daughter goes to school, but her husband Abel doesn’t think it’s worth it and claims there is only enough money to educate their sons. But Bintou won’t give up and starts her own business to make the extra money. Abel, wary of losing control and scared that Bintou’s newfound financial freedom will lead her to adultery, tries to sabotage her efforts. Bintou tackles sexuality, gender relations, and the fraught relationship between tradition and modernity with joyful satire.
Who directed Bintou?
Bintou was directed by Fanta Régina Nacro.
Who stars in Bintou?
The principal cast of Bintou includes Alima Salouka, Hyppolite Ouangrawa, Michael Tapsoba, Madi Tapsoba, Naomi Bakato.
When was Bintou released and how long is it?
Bintou was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 31m.