Zan Boko (1988)
Zan Boko
In the Mossi culture, one of the rites attending the birth of a child and its induction as a new member of the community involves the burial of the placenta. The space in which the placenta is buried is called 'Zan Boko' - a phrase which connotes the religious, cultural and affective relations that bind the child to the land and that embraces the notions of 'rootedness' and 'belonging'. Kaboré tells the story of Tinga, who resists the encroaching urbanization of his native territory. The specific rhythms and vision of the rural community, including its values, social relationship, and individual & collective destinies, are altered when a city is planted on the edge of an ancient native village.
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Joseph Nikiema
as Tinga
as Tinga
Gady Pafadnam
as Tiraogo
as Tiraogo
Simone Tapsoba
as Tiraogo's wife
as Tiraogo's wife
Colette Kaboré
as Nopoko
as Nopoko
Hippolyte Wangrawa
as Gardener
as Gardener
Mathias Bayili
as
as
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Gaston Kaboré
Director
Director
Gaston Kaboré
Writer
Writer
Sékou Ouedraogo
Cinematography
Cinematography
Henri Guédon
Original Music Composer
Original Music Composer
Don Cherry
Original Music Composer
Original Music Composer
Gaston Kaboré
Producer
Producer
Marie-Jeanne Kanyala
Editor
Editor
Andrée Davanture
Editor
Editor
Issaka Thiombiano
Cinematography
Cinematography
