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1997 1h 37m

Buud Yam

Directed by Gaston Kaboré

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.

Directing 1

Gaston Kaboré
Director
Bobo Dioulasso, Upper Volta [now Burkina Faso]

Production 1

Gaston Kaboré
Producer
Bobo Dioulasso, Upper Volta [now Burkina Faso]

Writing 1

Gaston Kaboré
Writer
Bobo Dioulasso, Upper Volta [now Burkina Faso]