Zan Boko

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 1, 1988

Original language

French

Countries

France, Burkina Faso

Production

Atria Films

Cast

Gady Pafadnam,Joseph Nikiema,Mathias Bayili,Simone Tapsoba,Hippolyte Wangrawa,Colette Kaboré

Director

Gaston Kaboré

Writer

Gaston Kaboré

Producer

Gaston Kaboré

Music

Henri Guédon,Don Cherry

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0096495