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Africa, My Africa... (1994)

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Runtime : 53M

Director : Idrissa Ouedraogo

Synopsis

Eugene, an idealistic young African farmer and musician, decides to leave his village and family momentarily to try out his luck in the city. He makes new friends there, who accompany him on his musical career. He also meets up with Kassi, a childhood friend who has become a prostitute, with whom a new, closer friendship begins. However, when she dies from AIDS, Eugene is confronted by the harsh reality that his spontaneity and innocence blocked out and decides to put his singing talents and fame as a singer to the service of fighting the disease of AIDS. Once back home in his village, the reunion with his wife and children make him realize that life and hope are more powerful than anything else.

Actors

Ismaël Lô
Ismaël Lô
Assita Ouedraogo
Assita Ouedraogo
Georgette Paré
Georgette Paré
Naky Sy Savane
Naky Sy Savane

Crews

Idrissa Ouedraogo
Idrissa Ouedraogo
Director
Frédérique Dumas-Zajdela
Frédérique Dumas-Zajdela
Producer
Daniel Barrau
Daniel Barrau
Director of Photography
Monica Coleman
Monica Coleman
Editor