The African Child

1995 · 92 min · Drama

In Kouroussa, his native village, little Baba lives happily, between Madou, his father, a gifted mechanic, Kouda, his sweet mother, and his gang of pals. Kouroussa is a wonderful place where Baba learns about life. But like all little boys Baba grows and now he is old enough to continue his studies in Conakry. He must say farewell to his village and cross all Guinea to the capital city of Guinea to live with his uncle.

Director: Laurent Chevallier
Writers: Laye Camara, Laurent Chevallier
Released: January 1, 1995
Language: French

Cast

Baba Camara
L'enfant noir
Madou Camara
Madou, le père
Kouda Camara
Kouda, le mère
Koumba Doumbouya
Koumba, La tante
Yaya Traoré
Le marchand d'or
Awa Traoré
La chasseresse
Gamélè Soma
L'albinos
Bintou Traoré
Zara Kagone
Adama Sacko
Balla Moussa Keita
Moussa, l'oncle
Mamadou Ba
Le circonciseur

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