Delwende 2005

Synopsis:

After a young boy dies of meningitis, Napoko Diarrha (Yaméogo) is accused of eating his soul because of a local sexist tradition. While this happens, her husband feels disgraced that Diarrha resists the idea of marrying off their daughter, so he exactes his revenge by spreading a dangerous rumor that would probably get her killed. Because of this, Diarrha's fate falls into the village elder's hands. When she finds out she will go trial, she decides to flee to the nearest town, Ouagadougou, before that can take place. After successfully leaving her village, Diarrha's age causes her health to decline, while her daughter grows up. Some time later, her daughter decides to travel to Ouagadougou, in search of her missing mother. Once they are reconnected, they attempt to escape from their male-dominated society.

Directed by: S. Pierre Yameogo
Written by: S. Pierre Yameogo
Release date: 2005-11-14
Runtime: 90 minutes
Cast:
Blandine Yaméogo
Blandine Yaméogo
Napoko 
Claire Ilboudo
Claire Ilboudo
Pougbila 
Célestin Zongo
Célestin Zongo
Diarra 
Daniel Kaboré
Daniel Kaboré
Bancé, l'ancien 
Jules Taonssa
Jules Taonssa
Raogo, le devin 
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Also known as:
  • Delwende, lève-toi et marche