Land of Upright People (2023)

Land of Upright People (2023) poster

October 2014. Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, is the scene of an unarmed uprising that ousts the dictator in power since 1987 and later staves off an attempted coup. In 2015, the country votes freely for the first time in its history, yet real change remains allusive, especially regarding ongoing economic exploitation by foreign companies. In one year of struggle and resistance, the film follows the daily life of four Burkinabes: a musician and leader of the revolution, a local political candidate, a miner engaged in the labor movement, and an impoverished mother, all sharing hopes that the elections will change the country’s path.

Director: Christian Carmosino
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 106 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Andrea Ciccarelli
Cinematography: Christian Carmosino
Editing: Marco Minciarelli
Production: Centro Produzione Audiovisivi Università di Roma Tre, DocFest Productions, Indyca
Country: Burkina Faso, Italy
Original Language: it

Keywords

revolution, burkina faso

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Christian Carmosino
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Land of Upright People about?
October 2014. Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, is the scene of an unarmed uprising that ousts the dictator in power since 1987 and later staves off an attempted coup. In 2015, the country votes freely for the first time in its history, yet real change remains allusive, especially regarding ongoing economic exploitation by foreign companies. In one year of struggle and resistance, the film follows the daily life of four Burkinabes: a musician and leader of the revolution, a local political candidate, a miner engaged in the labor movement, and an impoverished mother, all sharing hopes that the elections will change the country’s path.
Who directed Land of Upright People?
Land of Upright People was directed by Christian Carmosino.
Who stars in Land of Upright People?
Land of Upright People stars Sam’sk Le Jah, Yiyé Constant Bazié, Assanata Ouedraogo, Dieudonné Tagnan.
How long is Land of Upright People?
Land of Upright People has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
What genre is Land of Upright People?
Land of Upright People is a Documentary film.
Where was Land of Upright People produced?
Land of Upright People was produced in Burkina Faso, Italy.