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Waiting for the Vote... 2011 Directed by Missa Hebié En attendant le vote...

In a ficticious “gulf republic” president Koyaga rules. His countless lies and crimes are revealed in the songs of the griot, the West African story-teller. After 21 years of dictatorship his rule finds an end through a coup d’état. Koyaga flees to his native village in order to regain the basis of his power in a magical way employing his mother’s and a village wizard’s help. The film is a satirical look at the rulership of African dictators and the unfortunate mingling of mythology,magic and politics

Language French
Spoken Language French
Gnere Drama
Production Company Faso Film
Release Date 28 February 2011
102 mins