Buud Yam (1997)
In an early 19th century African village, Wend Kuuni – a young man, lives with his adopted family after his mother was killed as a witch. When Pughneere – his adopted sister – becomes ill, the villagers suspect Wend Kuuni. In order to save Pughneere's life (and his own) he must set out on a journey to find a healer. His quest brings him in contact with people around him and is a journey of self-discovery.
- Date of release
- 1997-09-10
- TMDB
- 6.2 / 10 (10)
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Genres
- History, Drama
- Director
- Gaston Kaboré
- Collection
- Wênd Kûuni Collection
Casting
- Serge Yanogo — Wend Kuuni
- Amssatou Maïga — Pughneere
- Colette Kaboré — Lale
- Sévérine Oueddouda — Somkeita
- Augustine Yameogo — Aunt
- Boureima Ouedraogo — Razugu
- Joséphine Kaboré
- Mariama Ly
- Hyppolite Ouangrawa
- Aïcha Waleth Mahamat
- Joseph Yanogo
- Odilia Yoni
Interesting facts
Buud Yam is a 1997 Burkinabé historical drama film written and directed by Gaston Kaboré. It is the sequel to the film Wend Kuuni. As of 2001, it was the most popular African film ever in Burkina Faso.
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