Karim and Sala
A Karim na Sala
Synopsis
Karim's father is missing and presumed dead, which is why his father's brother has taken over the house and is now his stepfather: this is the custom in Burkina Faso. This would be all right with Karim, except that his new stepfather is a harsh, unloving man, who would just as soon beat him as look at him, and he is the same way with the lad's mother. At the same time, Karim has made friends with Sala, a girl from a wealthy family, starting from when he gave her a baby goat-kid. Their friendship prospers enough so that, when Karim and his mother leave the abusive uncle carrying only what they are wearing on their backs, Sala is able to persuade her family to help them settle safely elsewhere. When Karim's father turns up at last, it is icing on the cake, for they are now able to send the obnoxious man who overshadowed their lives away in disgrace.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Idrissa Ouedraogo
- Original Title
- A Karim na Sala
- Country of Origin
- Burkina Faso, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Idrissa Ouedraogo
Dominique B. Martin
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Idrissa Ouedraogo
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Dominique B. Martin
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What is Karim and Sala about?
Karim's father is missing and presumed dead, which is why his father's brother has taken over the house and is now his stepfather: this is the custom in Burkina Faso. This would be all right with Karim, except that his new stepfather is a harsh, unloving man, who would just as soon beat him as look at him, and he is the same way with the lad's mother. At the same time, Karim has made friends with Sala, a girl from a wealthy family, starting from when he gave her a baby goat-kid. Their friendship prospers enough so that, when Karim and his mother leave the abusive uncle carrying only what they are wearing on their backs, Sala is able to persuade her family to help them settle safely elsewhere. When Karim's father turns up at last, it is icing on the cake, for they are now able to send the obnoxious man who overshadowed their lives away in disgrace.
Who directed Karim and Sala?
Karim and Sala was directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo.
Who stars in Karim and Sala?
The principal cast of Karim and Sala includes Noufou Ouédraogo, Roukietou Barry, Sibidou Ouédraogo, Hippolyte Wangrawa, Omar Coulibaly.
When was Karim and Sala released and how long is it?
Karim and Sala was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.