Delwende 2005 Directed by S. Pierre Yameogo

After a young boy dies of meningitis, Napoko Diarrha (Yaméogo) is accused of eating his soul because of a local sexist tradition. While this happens, her husband feels disgraced that Diarrha resists the idea of marrying off their daughter, so he exactes his revenge by spreading a dangerous rumor that would probably get her killed. Because of this, Diarrha's fate falls into the village elder's hands. When she finds out she will go trial, she decides to flee to the nearest town, Ouagadougou, before that can take place. After successfully leaving her village, Diarrha's age causes her health to decline, while her daughter grows up. Some time later, her daughter decides to travel to Ouagadougou, in search of her missing mother. Once they are reconnected, they attempt to escape from their male-dominated society.

Language French
Spoken Language French
Gnere Drama
Release Date 14 November 2005
90 mins
Cast
Claire Ilboudo Pougbila
Daniel Kaboré Bancé, l'ancien
Jules Taonssa Raogo, le devin
Thomas Ngourma Elie, le fou
Sanfo Ablasse Dancer / musician
Zounprana Boukare Dancer / musician
Francois Dembele Dancer / musician
Ami Kabre Dancer / musician
Gilbert Lam Kaboré Voice on Radio