Burkinabe (2019)
A sick young woman, Mariam, comes back to Burkina Faso after having left as a young child who was adopted and sent out to South Africa, where she always felt alien. She returns as an ailing young adult to the land of her birth on a journey of self-discovery, to spend her last days in the land of her forefathers. She does not know the language, culture or norms. She is on a quest to reconnect with her family and her roots. Mariam goes on a road trip to visit her village in the south west of Burkina Faso. She first lands in the bustling town of Ouagadougou
Director: Carla Fonseca Mokgata, Nthato Mokgata
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: December 31, 2019
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Salif Diarra, Chobolo Manyelo
Cinematography: Sibiri Sawadogo
Country: Burkina Faso, South Africa
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Carla Fonseca Mokgata, Nthato Mokgata
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Burkinabe about?
- A sick young woman, Mariam, comes back to Burkina Faso after having left as a young child who was adopted and sent out to South Africa, where she always felt alien. She returns as an ailing young adult to the land of her birth on a journey of self-discovery, to spend her last days in the land of her forefathers. She does not know the language, culture or norms. She is on a quest to reconnect with her family and her roots. Mariam goes on a road trip to visit her village in the south west of Burkina Faso. She first lands in the bustling town of Ouagadougou
- Who directed Burkinabe?
- Burkinabe was directed by Carla Fonseca Mokgata, Nthato Mokgata.
- Who stars in Burkinabe?
- Burkinabe stars Carla Fonseca Mokgata, Christ Nathan Jason Mbaide, Dramane Ouedraogo, Josiane Hien.
- How long is Burkinabe?
- Burkinabe has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- Where was Burkinabe produced?
- Burkinabe was produced in Burkina Faso, South Africa.