Waiting for the Vote... (2011)
In a ficticious “gulf republic” president Koyaga rules. His countless lies and crimes are revealed in the songs of the griot, the West African story-teller. After 21 years of dictatorship his rule finds an end through a coup d’état. Koyaga flees to his native village in order to regain the basis of his power in a magical way employing his mother’s and a village wizard’s help. The film is a satirical look at the rulership of African dictators and the unfortunate mingling of mythology,magic and politics
Director: Missa Hebié
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: February 28, 2011
Cast
- Ibrahima Mbaye - Macledio
- Kary Coulibaly - Griot
- Baru Oumar Ouédraogo - Koyaga
- Samira Sawadogo - Abiré
- Serge Bayala - Dalmeda
Screenplay
- Marcel Beaulieu (Screenplay)
- Missa Hebié (Screenplay)
Production: Faso Film
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
african film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Waiting for the Vote... about?
- In a ficticious “gulf republic” president Koyaga rules. His countless lies and crimes are revealed in the songs of the griot, the West African story-teller. After 21 years of dictatorship his rule finds an end through a coup d’état. Koyaga flees to his native village in order to regain the basis of his power in a magical way employing his mother’s and a village wizard’s help. The film is a satirical look at the rulership of African dictators and the unfortunate mingling of mythology,magic and politics
- Who directed Waiting for the Vote...?
- Waiting for the Vote... was directed by Missa Hebié.
- Who stars in Waiting for the Vote...?
- Waiting for the Vote... stars Ibrahima Mbaye, Kary Coulibaly, Baru Oumar Ouédraogo, Samira Sawadogo, Serge Bayala.
- How long is Waiting for the Vote...?
- Waiting for the Vote... has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Waiting for the Vote...?
- Waiting for the Vote... is a Drama film.