God's Gift (1983)

God's Gift (1983) poster

In pre-colonial times a peddler crossing the savanna discovers a child lying unconscious in the bush. When the boy comes to, he is mute and cannot explain who he is. The peddler leaves him with a family in the nearest village. After a search for his parents, the family adopts him, giving him the name Wend Kuuni (God's Gift) and a loving sister with whom he bonds. Wend Kuuni regains his speech only after witnessing a tragic event that prompts him to reveal his own painful history.

Director: Gaston Kaboré
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 71 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Rend B. Guirma
Cinematography: Sékou Ouedraogo
Editing: Andrée Davanture
Production: Direction du Cinema Haute Volta
Country: Burkina Faso
Language: Fulfulde
Original Language: ff

Keywords

africa, savannah, peddler, abandoned child

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is God's Gift about?
In pre-colonial times a peddler crossing the savanna discovers a child lying unconscious in the bush. When the boy comes to, he is mute and cannot explain who he is. The peddler leaves him with a family in the nearest village. After a search for his parents, the family adopts him, giving him the name Wend Kuuni (God's Gift) and a loving sister with whom he bonds. Wend Kuuni regains his speech only after witnessing a tragic event that prompts him to reveal his own painful history.
Who directed God's Gift?
God's Gift was directed by Gaston Kaboré.
Who stars in God's Gift?
God's Gift stars Serge Yanogo, Rosine Yanogo, Joseph Nikiema, Colette Kaboré, Simone Tapsoba, Yaya Wima.
How long is God's Gift?
God's Gift has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
What genre is God's Gift?
God's Gift is a Drama film.
Where was God's Gift produced?
God's Gift was produced in Burkina Faso.