Wend Kuuni
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| Directed by | Gaston Kaboré |
| Written by | Gaston Kaboré[1] |
| Music by | Rene B. Guirma[1] |
| Editing by | Andree Davanture[1] |
| Distributed by | California Newsreel (USA) |
| Release date(s) | March 27, 1983 (USA) |
| Running time | 75 mins. |
| Country | Burkina Faso |
| Language | More |
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Wend Kuuni (also known as God's Gift) is a 1982 Burkinabé drama film directed by Gaston Kaboré.
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[edit] Plot
A young mute boy is found alone and adopted by a Mossi family who name him Wend Kuuni (God's Gift). Tensions within the village bring Wend Kuuni's painful past to light.[2][3]
[edit] Cast
- Serge Yanogo as Wendkouni
- Rosine Yanogo as Pognere
- Joseph Nikiema as Tinga
- Colette Kaboré as Lale
- Simone Tapsoba as Koudbila
- Yaya Wima as Bila
- Martine Ouedraogo as Timpoko
- Boucare Ouedraogo as Razougou
[edit] Awards
In 1985, Wend Kuuni won the César award for best French language film and in 1986 it won the Distribution Help Award at the Fribourg International Film Festival.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Canby, Vincent (1983-03-27), “Wend Kuuni”, New York Times, <http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9507EFDA103BF934A15750C0A965948260>. Retrieved on 17 January 2008
- ^ Blaise, Judd. Wend Kuuni Plot Synopsis. All Movie Guide. Retrieved on 2008-01-17.
- ^ Wend Kuuni. California Newsreel. Retrieved on 2008-01-17.
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