Zan Boko

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Joseph Nikiema

Tinga

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Gady Pafadnam

Tiraogo

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Simone Tapsoba

Tiraogo's wife

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Colette Kaboré

Nopoko

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Hippolyte Wangrawa

Gardener

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Mathias Bayili

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Gaston Kaboré
Writing	Writer	Gaston Kaboré
Crew	Cinematography	Issaka Thiombiano Sékou Ouedraogo
Sound	Original Music Composer	Henri Guédon Don Cherry
Editing	Editor	Andrée Davanture Marie-Jeanne Kanyala
Production	Producer	Gaston Kaboré
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