Zan Boko

Zan Boko

1988
1h 32m
6.7

6.7/10

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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.

Status: Released

Language: FR

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Production Information

Production Companies
Atria Films
Production Countries
France Burkina Faso

Quick Facts

Release Date October 1, 1988
Status Released
Language FR
IMDb ID tt0096495

Cast

Joseph Nikiema
Joseph Nikiema

Tinga

Gady Pafadnam
Gady Pafadnam

Tiraogo

Simone Tapsoba
Simone Tapsoba

Tiraogo's wife

Colette Kaboré
Colette Kaboré

Nopoko

Hippolyte Wangrawa
Hippolyte Wangrawa

Gardener

Mathias Bayili
Mathias Bayili

Key Crew

Gaston Kaboré
Director
Gaston Kaboré
Writer
Gaston Kaboré
Producer