Yaaba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Yaaba |
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| Directed by | Idrissa Ouedraogo |
| Produced by | Arcadia Films, Les Films de l'avenir, Télévision suisse romande, Thelma Film AG |
| Written by | Idrissa Ouedraogo |
| Screenplay by | Idrissa Ouédraogo |
| Starring | Fatimata Sanga, Noufou Ouedraogo, Roukietou Barry, Adama Ouedraogo, Amadé Tour |
| Music by | Francis Bebey |
| Cinematography | Matthias Kälin |
| Editing by | Loredana Cristelli |
| Distributed by | New Yorker Films (U.S.) |
| Release date(s) | September 14, 1989 (TIFF) |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Burkina Faso Switzerland France |
| Language | Mòoré |
| Money made | $55,000 |
Yaaba is a 1989 Burkinabé drama film. It was written, produced, and directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo. This movie is one of the most famous films from French-speaking Africa. It won the Sakura Gold prize at the 1989 Tokyo Film Festival. Yaaba was also chosen to represent Burkina Faso for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. However, it was not nominated for the award.
A short documentary called Parlons Grand-mère was made about Yaaba. This documentary was filmed while Yaaba was being created by Djibril Diop Mambéty.
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About the Story of Yaaba
In a Mossi village in Burkina Faso, a ten-year-old boy named Bila (played by Noufou Ouédraogo) becomes friends with an old woman. Her name is Sana (played by Fatimata Sanga). People in her village think she is a witch. Because of this, she is treated like an outcast.
Bila is the only one who treats Sana with kindness and respect. He calls her yaaba, which means "Grandmother."
What Happens to Nopoko?
Bila's cousin, Nopoko (played by Roukietou Barry), gets very sick. A traditional healer says that Sana has taken the girl's soul. Even though people accuse her, Sana goes on a long and difficult journey. She searches for special medicine to save Nopoko's life.
Sana successfully finds the medicine, and Nopoko gets better. But even after saving the girl, Sana is still seen as a witch by the villagers.
The Truth About Sana
Later, Sana passes away. After her death, the real reason why the villagers disliked her is finally discovered. Despite the unfair treatment, the love and wisdom Sana shared with Bila and Nopoko continue to live on in them.
Awards and Recognition
Yaaba received special attention at film festivals.
- It won the FIPRESCI Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 1989.
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