Wendemi (1993)
When Cecile (Sylvie Yameogo), an unwed mother-to-be, refuses to identify the father of her child, she is thrown out of her parents' home and eventually leaves her baby in a field, where another family finds him and takes him home. Michel (Alassane Dakissaga), the head of the household, reluctantly assumes responsibility for the baby after going to the police, the local priest and the traditional village chief, each of whom advises him to seek the counsel of another authority.
Director: S. Pierre Yameogo
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: September 12, 1993
Cast
- Sylvain Minonugou - Wendemi
- Sylvie Yameogo - Cecile
- Alassane Dakissaga - Michel
- Abdoulaye Komboudri - The Son of the Man
- Sotigui Kouyaté
Screenplay
Country: Burkina Faso
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: S. Pierre Yameogo
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wendemi about?
- When Cecile (Sylvie Yameogo), an unwed mother-to-be, refuses to identify the father of her child, she is thrown out of her parents' home and eventually leaves her baby in a field, where another family finds him and takes him home. Michel (Alassane Dakissaga), the head of the household, reluctantly assumes responsibility for the baby after going to the police, the local priest and the traditional village chief, each of whom advises him to seek the counsel of another authority.
- Who directed Wendemi?
- Wendemi was directed by S. Pierre Yameogo.
- Who stars in Wendemi?
- Wendemi stars Sylvain Minonugou, Sylvie Yameogo, Alassane Dakissaga, Abdoulaye Komboudri, Sotigui Kouyaté.
- How long is Wendemi?
- Wendemi has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Wendemi?
- Wendemi is a Drama film.
- Where was Wendemi produced?
- Wendemi was produced in Burkina Faso.