Yeelen
Originally released in 1987. Yeelen is a drama film. directed by Souleymane Cissé.
Starring Issiaka Kane, Balla Moussa Keita, and Aoua Sangare
Synopsis
A young man with magical powers journeys to his uncle to request help in fighting his sorcerer father.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (72 votes)
Language
BM
Original language
Country
Burkina Faso
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Director
Top Cast
Issiaka Kane
as Niankoro, The Son
Balla Moussa Keita
as Rouma Boll, the Fulani King
Aoua Sangare
as Attou, the young Fulani woman
Ismaila Sarr
as Bofing, The Uncle
Niamanto Sanogo
as Soma/ Djigui
Soumba Traore
as Mah, The Mother
Koke Sangare
as The Chief of Komo
Youssouf Tenin Cissé
as Attou's Little Boy
Sidi Diallo
Bremira Dumbla
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- BM
Production Companies
- Les Films du Carrosse
- Atriascop Paris
- Burkina Faso Ministry of Life and Culture
- French Ministry of Cooperation and Development
- Les Films Cissé
- Mali Government
- Midas
- UTA
- CNC
- French Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Ministère de la culture
- WDR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yeelen about?
A young man with magical powers journeys to his uncle to request help in fighting his sorcerer father.
Who directed Yeelen?
Yeelen was directed by Souleymane Cissé.
How long is Yeelen?
Yeelen has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Yeelen released?
Yeelen was released on July 1, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Yeelen?
The main cast of Yeelen includes Issiaka Kane, Balla Moussa Keita, Aoua Sangare, Ismaila Sarr, Niamanto Sanogo.