Rabi (1992)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 1H 2M

Director : Gaston Kaboré

Synopsis

A blacksmith falls off his bicycle when he tries to avoid a tortoise which crosses his path. He brings the animal home to his twelve year old son, Rabi, who becomes so fascinated that he forgets his chores at this father's shop. When the angry smith removes the tortoise, Rabi's grandfather, Pusga, helps Rabi find a larger one to consol the boy. Rabi wants to tame the animal and this new obsession leads him to defy parental authority. Pusga gently opens the boy's eyes to the visible and invisible ways of nature. Rabi starts to understand liberty, responsibility and respect for life. In turn he awakens long buried sentiments in the grandfather.

Actors

Joseph Nikiema
Joseph Nikiema
Joséphine Kaboré
Joséphine Kaboré
Colette Kaboré
Colette Kaboré
Yacouba Kaboré
Yacouba Kaboré
Chantal Nikiema
Chantal Nikiema
Sylvia Nopoko Guem
Sylvia Nopoko Guem
Paul Yerbanga
Paul Yerbanga
Tinfusi Yerbanga
Tinfusi Yerbanga
Vincent Zoundi
Vincent Zoundi

Crews

Gaston Kaboré
Gaston Kaboré
Director
Gaston Kaboré
Gaston Kaboré
Writer
Marc Nouyrigat
Marc Nouyrigat
Sound
Marie-Jeanne Kanyala
Marie-Jeanne Kanyala
Editor
Jean-Noël Ferragut
Jean-Noël Ferragut
Director of Photography
Wally Badarou
Wally Badarou
Original Music Composer
René B. Guirma
René B. Guirma
Original Music Composer

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