Yaaba (1989)
3.6 of 5 from 49 ratings
1h 30min
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- Synopsis:
The title of the Burkina Faso-produced Yaaba translates to 'Grandmother.' That character, played by Fatimata Sanga, has been accused of witchcraft by her village. In fact, Sanga is a kindly, serene old woman, perhaps the wisest person in the community. Only Bila (Noufou Ouedraogo), a troubled and troublesome young boy, is respectful of her. Though he isn't related to her he addresses her as grandmother. When Bila's cousin, Nopoko (Roukietou Barry), falls ill, a medicine man insists that Yaaba has stolen the girl's soul. Though it is she who undergoes a grueling journey to find a medicine that will cure the girl, the villagers are still convinced that she is a sorceress of some sort. Only after Yaaba's death do we discover why her neighbors fear and despise her. - Actors:
- Fatimata Sanga, Noufou Ouédraogo, Roukietou Barry, Adama Ouédraogo, Amadé Toure, Sibidou Ouédraogo, Adame Sidibe, Rasmane Ouedraogo, Kinda Moumouni, Assita Ouedraogo, Zenabou Ouedraogo, Ousmane Sawadogo
- Directors:
- Idrissa Ouedraogo
- Producers:
- Michel David, Pierre-Alain Meier, Idrissa Ouedraogo
- Writers:
- Idrissa Ouedraogo
- Aka:
- Grandmother
- Studio:
- CNC
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Drama
