The Night of Truth (2004)
La Nuit de la Vérité is situated in an imaginary West African country. After ten years of civil war between the government army of the Nayak, led by 'Le président', and the Bonande rebels led by Colonel Theo, there is some sign of peace negotiations. But not everyone is in favor of peace and one can feel the tension. The night of truth starts with a festive dinner, but the village idiot Tomoto always seems capable of ruining the attempts for peace with violence and provocation.
Director: Fanta Régina Nacro
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: May 19, 2004
Cast
- Moussa Cissé - Col. Theo
- Georgette Paré - Soumari
- Adama Ouédraogo - Le Président
- Naky Sy Savane - Edna
- Yves Thombiano - N'Gove
- Claude Kaboré - Youba
- Sami Rama - Fatou
- Rasmané Ouédraogo - Tomoto
- Odilia Yoni - Awa
- Cedric Zida - Honoré Bogwanda
Screenplay
Cinematography: Nara Keo Kosal
Editing: Andrée Davanture
Production: Acrobates Film, Les Films du Défi, France 3 Cinéma
Country: Burkina Faso, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Fanta Régina Nacro
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Night of Truth about?
- La Nuit de la Vérité is situated in an imaginary West African country. After ten years of civil war between the government army of the Nayak, led by 'Le président', and the Bonande rebels led by Colonel Theo, there is some sign of peace negotiations. But not everyone is in favor of peace and one can feel the tension. The night of truth starts with a festive dinner, but the village idiot Tomoto always seems capable of ruining the attempts for peace with violence and provocation.
- Who directed The Night of Truth?
- The Night of Truth was directed by Fanta Régina Nacro.
- Who stars in The Night of Truth?
- The Night of Truth stars Moussa Cissé, Georgette Paré, Adama Ouédraogo, Naky Sy Savane, Yves Thombiano, Claude Kaboré.
- How long is The Night of Truth?
- The Night of Truth has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Night of Truth?
- The Night of Truth is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Night of Truth produced?
- The Night of Truth was produced in Burkina Faso, France.