Dreams of Dust
Rêves de poussière
Synopsis
Nigerian farmer Mocktar comes to Essakane, a dusty gold mining camp in Burkina Faso, seeking work. Haunted by a tragedy-laden past, Mocktar stoically adapts to the horrid working conditions of his fellow miners. Enter the beautiful widow Coumba, who shares Mocktar's endurance but dreams of a better life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
San Luis Cine International Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurent Salgues
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurent Salgues
- Original Title
- Rêves de poussière
- Country of Origin
- Burkina Faso, France, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Athénaïse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurent Salgues
Laurent Salgues
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Laurent Salgues
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Laurent Salgues
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What is Dreams of Dust about?
Nigerian farmer Mocktar comes to Essakane, a dusty gold mining camp in Burkina Faso, seeking work. Haunted by a tragedy-laden past, Mocktar stoically adapts to the horrid working conditions of his fellow miners. Enter the beautiful widow Coumba, who shares Mocktar's endurance but dreams of a better life.
Who directed Dreams of Dust?
Dreams of Dust was directed by Laurent Salgues.
Who stars in Dreams of Dust?
The principal cast of Dreams of Dust includes Makena Diop, Rasmané Ouédraogo, Adama Ouédraogo, Fatou Tall-Salgues, Joseph B. Tapsoba.
When was Dreams of Dust released and how long is it?
Dreams of Dust was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.