Burkinabe
Synopsis
A sick young woman, Mariam, comes back to Burkina Faso after having left as a young child who was adopted and sent out to South Africa, where she always felt alien. She returns as an ailing young adult to the land of her birth on a journey of self-discovery, to spend her last days in the land of her forefathers. She does not know the language, culture or norms. She is on a quest to reconnect with her family and her roots. Mariam goes on a road trip to visit her village in the south west of Burkina Faso. She first lands in the bustling town of Ouagadougou
Top Cast
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- Director
- Carla Fonseca Mokgata, Nthato Mokgata
- Screenplay & Story
- Nthato Mokgata, Carla Fonseca Mokgata
- Original Score
- Salif Diarra, Chobolo Manyelo
- Original Title
- Burkinabe
- Country of Origin
- Burkina Faso, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carla Fonseca Mokgata, Nthato Mokgata
Nthato Mokgata, Carla Fonseca Mokgata
Salif Diarra, Chobolo Manyelo
Sibiri Sawadogo
Department Leadership Roster
Carla Fonseca Mokgata
Director
Nthato Mokgata
Director
Nthato Mokgata
Writer
Carla Fonseca Mokgata
Writer
Sibiri Sawadogo
Director of Photography
Salif Diarra
Original Music Composer
Chobolo Manyelo
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Burkinabe
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What is Burkinabe about?
A sick young woman, Mariam, comes back to Burkina Faso after having left as a young child who was adopted and sent out to South Africa, where she always felt alien. She returns as an ailing young adult to the land of her birth on a journey of self-discovery, to spend her last days in the land of her forefathers. She does not know the language, culture or norms. She is on a quest to reconnect with her family and her roots. Mariam goes on a road trip to visit her village in the south west of Burkina Faso. She first lands in the bustling town of Ouagadougou
Who directed Burkinabe?
Burkinabe was directed by Carla Fonseca Mokgata, Nthato Mokgata.
Who stars in Burkinabe?
The principal cast of Burkinabe includes Carla Fonseca Mokgata, Christ Nathan Jason Mbaide, Dramane Ouedraogo, Josiane Hien.
When was Burkinabe released and how long is it?
Burkinabe was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Burkinabe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Burkinabe was composed by Salif Diarra, Chobolo Manyelo.