Yaaba
Originally released in 1989. Yaaba is a family/drama film. directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo.
Starring Fatimata Sanga, Noufou Ouédraogo, and Roukietou Barry
Synopsis
A small African village. The story focuses on Bila, a ten year old boy who befriends an old woman, Sana. Everybody calls her 'Witch' but Bila himself calls her 'Yaaba' (grandmother). When Bila's cousin Nopoko gets sick it is Sana's medicine that saves her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 23, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (26 votes)
Budget
$750K
Production budget
Language
French
Original language
Country
Burkina Faso
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $750,000
Production Companies
- Les Films de l'Avenir
- Arcadia Films
- Thelma Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yaaba about?
A small African village. The story focuses on Bila, a ten year old boy who befriends an old woman, Sana. Everybody calls her 'Witch' but Bila himself calls her 'Yaaba' (grandmother). When Bila's co...
Who directed Yaaba?
Yaaba was directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo.
How long is Yaaba?
Yaaba has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Yaaba released?
Yaaba was released on August 23, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Yaaba?
The main cast of Yaaba includes Fatimata Sanga, Noufou Ouédraogo, Roukietou Barry, Adama Ouédraogo, Amadé Toure.