Al Djanat, the Original Paradise (2023)
The death of a Burkinabé family’s patriarch and the division of his estate unearths conflict between his heirs and larger questions about inheritance, belonging and the communal customs of West Africa versus Westernized courts.
Director: Chloé Aichä Leterrier Boro
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: April 23, 2023
Screenplay
Cinematography: Rémi Jennequin, Mathieu Bertholet
Editing: Nina Khada
Production: Les Films de l’œil sauvage, Merveilles Productions, Bärbel Mauch Film
Country: Benin, Burkina Faso, France, Germany
Language: Bamanankan
Original Language: bm
Keywords
patriarch, religion, inheritance, family
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Al Djanat, the Original Paradise about?
- The death of a Burkinabé family’s patriarch and the division of his estate unearths conflict between his heirs and larger questions about inheritance, belonging and the communal customs of West Africa versus Westernized courts.
- Who directed Al Djanat, the Original Paradise?
- Al Djanat, the Original Paradise was directed by Chloé Aichä Leterrier Boro.
- How long is Al Djanat, the Original Paradise?
- Al Djanat, the Original Paradise has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Al Djanat, the Original Paradise?
- Al Djanat, the Original Paradise is a Documentary film.
- Where was Al Djanat, the Original Paradise produced?
- Al Djanat, the Original Paradise was produced in Benin, Burkina Faso, France, Germany.