The Heart's Cry (1995)

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This drama focuses upon the psychological adjustment problems of a young boy whose family moves him from Africa to Paris, France. Moctar, a boy whose first 11 years were spent in a small village in Mali, is having difficulty adjusting to his new life in Paris. After several years in Paris, Moctar suddenly sees a terrible hyena in the street. When Moctar tries to explain his vision, he becomes the laughingstock of his peers and a patient for the school psychologist. No one believes Moctar, not even his parents, until he is befriended by Paulo who helps Moctar understand.

Director: Idrissa Ouedraogo
Runtime: 86 min
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Music: Henri Texier
Editing: Luc Barnier
Country: Burkina Faso, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Idrissa Ouedraogo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Heart's Cry about?
This drama focuses upon the psychological adjustment problems of a young boy whose family moves him from Africa to Paris, France. Moctar, a boy whose first 11 years were spent in a small village in Mali, is having difficulty adjusting to his new life in Paris. After several years in Paris, Moctar suddenly sees a terrible hyena in the street. When Moctar tries to explain his vision, he becomes the laughingstock of his peers and a patient for the school psychologist. No one believes Moctar, not even his parents, until he is befriended by Paulo who helps Moctar understand.
Who directed The Heart's Cry?
The Heart's Cry was directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo.
Who stars in The Heart's Cry?
The Heart's Cry stars Richard Bohringer, Saïd Diarra, Félicité Wouassi, Alex Descas, Clémentine Célarié, Jean-Yves Gautier.
How long is The Heart's Cry?
The Heart's Cry has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
Where was The Heart's Cry produced?
The Heart's Cry was produced in Burkina Faso, France.