Zan Boko (1988)
In the Mossi culture, one of the rites attending the birth of a child and its induction as a new member of the community involves the burial of the placenta. The space in which the placenta is buried is called 'Zan Boko' - a phrase which connotes the religious, cultural and affective relations that bind the child to the land and that embraces the notions of 'rootedness' and 'belonging'. Kaboré tells the story of Tinga, who resists the encroaching urbanization of his native territory. The specific rhythms and vision of the rural community, including its values, social relationship, and individual & collective destinies, are altered when a city is planted on the edge of an ancient native village.
Director: Gaston Kaboré
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: October 1, 1988
Cast
- Joseph Nikiema - Tinga
- Gady Pafadnam - Tiraogo
- Simone Tapsoba - Tiraogo's wife
- Colette Kaboré - Nopoko
- Hippolyte Wangrawa - Gardener
- Mathias Bayili
Screenplay
Music: Don Cherry, Henri Guédon
Editing: Andrée Davanture, Marie-Jeanne Kanyala
Production: Atria Films
Country: France, Burkina Faso
Original Language: fr
Keywords
africa, census taker, rite, placenta
More Films by Director: Gaston Kaboré
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Zan Boko about?
- In the Mossi culture, one of the rites attending the birth of a child and its induction as a new member of the community involves the burial of the placenta. The space in which the placenta is buried is called 'Zan Boko' - a phrase which connotes the religious, cultural and affective relations that bind the child to the land and that embraces the notions of 'rootedness' and 'belonging'. Kaboré tells the story of Tinga, who resists the encroaching urbanization of his native territory. The specific rhythms and vision of the rural community, including its values, social relationship, and individual & collective destinies, are altered when a city is planted on the edge of an ancient native village.
- Who directed Zan Boko?
- Zan Boko was directed by Gaston Kaboré.
- Who stars in Zan Boko?
- Zan Boko stars Joseph Nikiema, Gady Pafadnam, Simone Tapsoba, Colette Kaboré, Hippolyte Wangrawa, Mathias Bayili.
- How long is Zan Boko?
- Zan Boko has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Zan Boko?
- Zan Boko is a Drama film.
- Where was Zan Boko produced?
- Zan Boko was produced in France, Burkina Faso.