Bakoroman (2011)

Leaving one's family at 7, 12 or 16 years old. Taking up residence in front of a shop, in a video store, outside a bus station. Learning to do drugs, beg, steal, flee, and fight. Making friends and enemies. Integrating into a new world. Five Bakoroman on the road from their village to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso's capital city, in pursuit of a better life.

Director: Simplice Herman Ganou
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 62 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bakoroman about?
Leaving one's family at 7, 12 or 16 years old. Taking up residence in front of a shop, in a video store, outside a bus station. Learning to do drugs, beg, steal, flee, and fight. Making friends and enemies. Integrating into a new world. Five Bakoroman on the road from their village to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso's capital city, in pursuit of a better life.
Who directed Bakoroman?
Bakoroman was directed by Simplice Herman Ganou.
How long is Bakoroman?
Bakoroman has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
What genre is Bakoroman?
Bakoroman is a Documentary film.