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Yeelen
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Title: Yeelen

Release Date: 1 Jul 1987

Runtime: 1h 45m

Genre: Drama

Director: Les Films du Carrosse, Atriascop Paris, Burkina Faso Ministry of Life and Culture, French Ministry of Cooperation and Development, Les Films Cissé, Mali Government, Midas, UTA, CNC, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministère de la culture, WDR

Production Companies: Les Films du Carrosse, Atriascop Paris, Burkina Faso Ministry of Life and Culture, French Ministry of Cooperation and Development, Les Films Cissé, Mali Government, Midas, UTA, CNC, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministère de la culture, WDR

Overview: A young man with magical powers journeys to his uncle to request help in fighting his sorcerer father.

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Average Vote: 6.6 (62 votes)

Cast

  • Niankoro, The Son: Issiaka Kane
  • Rouma Boll, the Fulani King: Balla Moussa Keita
  • Attou, the young Fulani woman: Aoua Sangare
  • Bofing, The Uncle: Ismaila Sarr
  • Soma/ Djigui: Niamanto Sanogo
  • Mah, The Mother: Soumba Traore
  • The Chief of Komo: Koke Sangare
  • Attou's Little Boy: Youssouf Tenin Cissé
  • : Sidi Diallo
  • : Bremira Dumbla
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