Movie Description

Wênd Kûuni

(1983)

Overview

In pre-colonial times a peddler crossing the savanna discovers a child lying unconscious in the bush. When the boy comes to, he is mute and cannot explain who he is. The peddler leaves him with a family in the nearest village. After a search for his parents, the family adopts him, giving him the name Wend Kuuni (God's Gift) and a loving sister with whom he bonds. Wend Kuuni regains his speech only after witnessing a tragic event that prompts him to reveal his own painful history.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleWênd Kûuni

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1983-03-27

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 11m

Production CompaniesDirection du Cinema Haute Volta

Genres

  • Drama