Delwende (2005)
After a young boy dies of meningitis, Napoko Diarrha (Yaméogo) is accused of eating his soul because of a local sexist tradition. While this happens, her husband feels disgraced that Diarrha resists the idea of marrying off their daughter, so he exactes his revenge by spreading a dangerous rumor that would probably get her killed. Because of this, Diarrha's fate falls into the village elder's hands. When she finds out she will go trial, she decides to flee to the nearest town, Ouagadougou, before that can take place. After successfully leaving her village, Diarrha's age causes her health to decline, while her daughter grows up. Some time later, her daughter decides to travel to Ouagadougou, in search of her missing mother. Once they are reconnected, they attempt to escape from their male-dominated society.
Cast
- Blandine Yaméogo - Napoko
- Claire Ilboudo - Pougbila
- Célestin Zongo - Diarra
- Abdoulaye Komboudri - Nonceur
- Daniel Kaboré - Bancé, l'ancien
- Jules Taonssa - Raogo, le devin
- Thomas Ngourma - Elie, le fou
- Sanfo Ablasse - Dancer / musician
- Zounprana Boukare - Dancer / musician
- Francois Dembele - Dancer / musician
Screenplay
Keywords
africa, sexism
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Delwende about?
- After a young boy dies of meningitis, Napoko Diarrha (Yaméogo) is accused of eating his soul because of a local sexist tradition. While this happens, her husband feels disgraced that Diarrha resists the idea of marrying off their daughter, so he exactes his revenge by spreading a dangerous rumor that would probably get her killed. Because of this, Diarrha's fate falls into the village elder's hands. When she finds out she will go trial, she decides to flee to the nearest town, Ouagadougou, before that can take place. After successfully leaving her village, Diarrha's age causes her health to decline, while her daughter grows up. Some time later, her daughter decides to travel to Ouagadougou, in search of her missing mother. Once they are reconnected, they attempt to escape from their male-dominated society.
- Who directed Delwende?
- Delwende was directed by S. Pierre Yameogo.
- Who stars in Delwende?
- Delwende stars Blandine Yaméogo, Claire Ilboudo, Célestin Zongo, Abdoulaye Komboudri, Daniel Kaboré, Jules Taonssa.
- How long is Delwende?
- Delwende has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Delwende?
- Delwende is a Drama film.
- Where was Delwende produced?
- Delwende was produced in Burkina Faso, France, Switzerland.