Burkinabé writer and director Gaston Kaboré made his feature debut with this compelling drama set in pre-colonial Africa. After a mute boy is found and saved from certain death by a traveller, he's adopted by a village where he recalls his traumatic past. Kaboré gives an authentic look of rural Africa without the stereotypes by foreigners. It's a timeless tale of survival and belonging that's touching and shattering at the same time. It's a rare treat to watch a film from Burkina Faso by one of its most talented filmmakers. 1001 Films' coverage of the 34th Mill Valley Film Festival.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Wend Kuuni - God's Gift
Burkinabé writer and director Gaston Kaboré made his feature debut with this compelling drama set in pre-colonial Africa. After a mute boy is found and saved from certain death by a traveller, he's adopted by a village where he recalls his traumatic past. Kaboré gives an authentic look of rural Africa without the stereotypes by foreigners. It's a timeless tale of survival and belonging that's touching and shattering at the same time. It's a rare treat to watch a film from Burkina Faso by one of its most talented filmmakers. 1001 Films' coverage of the 34th Mill Valley Film Festival.
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