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Buud Yam

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60
Buud Yam
NR 1 hr 37 minDrama, HistoryWênd Kûuni Collection PosterPart of Wênd Kûuni Collection
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In an early 19th century African village, Wend Kuuni – a young man, lives with his adopted family after his mother was killed as a witch. When Pughneere – his adopted sister – becomes ill, the villagers suspect Wend Kuuni. In order to save Pughneere's life (and his own) he must set out on a journey to find a healer. His quest brings him in contact with people around him and is a journey of self-discovery.
StarringSerge YanogoAmssatou MaïgaColette Kaboré
DirectorGaston Kaboré
WriterGaston Kaboré

Movie Details

Original Language:Fulah
Executive Producers:Pierre Roda, Bertrand Kabore, Bruno Hodebert
Production Companies:Cinecom Production, Caro-Line Production
Movie Tags:
journeyillness

Wênd Kûuni Collection

Set in the early 19th century on a bend in the Niger River, the spiritual journey of Wênd Kûuni (Mooré for "God's Gift"), a young shepherd voyaging throughout the Mossi Kingdoms in the name of family and their search for identity. In the manner of African folk tale, Gaston Jean-Marie Kaboré's extraordinarily beautiful series deals primarily with childhood youth and explores the big questions of life through themes that make or undo our world; tolerance, exclusion, dialogue and distrust.