Zan Boko

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.

Country:

France,

Burkina Faso

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

92 minutes

Year:

1988

Director:

Gaston Kaboré

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Company:

Atria Films

Cast:

Tinga

Tiraogo

Tiraogo's wife

Nopoko

Gardener

Crew:

Director

Writer

Cinematography

Original Music Composer

Cinematography