God's Gift
Originally released in 1983. God's Gift is a drama film. directed by Gaston Kaboré. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Serge Yanogo, Rosine Yanogo, and Joseph Nikiema
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 27, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
FF
Original language
Country
Burkina Faso
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FF
Production Companies
- Direction du Cinema Haute Volta
Frequently Asked Questions
What is God's Gift about?
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 f...
Who directed God's Gift?
God's Gift was directed by Gaston Kaboré.
How long is God's Gift?
God's Gift has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was God's Gift released?
God's Gift was released on March 27, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in God's Gift?
The main cast of God's Gift includes Serge Yanogo, Rosine Yanogo, Joseph Nikiema, Colette Kaboré, Simone Tapsoba.