Dreams of Dust (2008)
Nigerian farmer Mocktar comes to Essakane, a dusty gold mining camp in Burkina Faso, seeking work. Haunted by a tragedy-laden past, Mocktar stoically adapts to the horrid working conditions of his fellow miners. Enter the beautiful widow Coumba, who shares Mocktar's endurance but dreams of a better life.
Director: Laurent Salgues
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: January 30, 2008
Cast
- Makena Diop - Mocktar
- Rasmané Ouédraogo - Thiam
- Adama Ouédraogo - Amadé Sana
- Fatou Tall-Salgues - Coumba
- Joseph B. Tapsoba - Tidiane
Screenplay
Production: Athénaïse
Country: Burkina Faso, France, Canada
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dreams of Dust about?
- Nigerian farmer Mocktar comes to Essakane, a dusty gold mining camp in Burkina Faso, seeking work. Haunted by a tragedy-laden past, Mocktar stoically adapts to the horrid working conditions of his fellow miners. Enter the beautiful widow Coumba, who shares Mocktar's endurance but dreams of a better life.
- Who directed Dreams of Dust?
- Dreams of Dust was directed by Laurent Salgues.
- Who stars in Dreams of Dust?
- Dreams of Dust stars Makena Diop, Rasmané Ouédraogo, Adama Ouédraogo, Fatou Tall-Salgues, Joseph B. Tapsoba.
- How long is Dreams of Dust?
- Dreams of Dust has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Dreams of Dust?
- Dreams of Dust is a Drama film.
- Where was Dreams of Dust produced?
- Dreams of Dust was produced in Burkina Faso, France, Canada.