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Buud Yam
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Wikipedia article
'Buud Yam' is a 1997 Burkinab historical drama film written and directed by Gaston Kabor. It is the sequel to the film 'Wend Kuuni'. As of 2001, it was the most popular African film ever in Burkina Faso.
The title's meaning is unclear: 'buud' can mean both "ancestors" and "descendants", while 'yam' means "spirit" or "intelligence." It has been translated as 'Soul of the Group'.
Plot
The film draws on the African oral tradition. Set in a nineteenth century village, it follows a group of characters from Kabor's debut film 'Wend Kuuni'. Wend Kuuni (Serge Yanogo) is a young man who is suspected of being responsible, through the use of sorcery, for his adopted sister's ill health. To help his sister, and clear his name, he tries to find a healer who uses the legendary "lion's herbs". He also searches for his own roots.
Distribution and awards
In 1997, 'Buud Yam' was shown at the Cannes Film Festival during Directors Fortnight and had its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. It won the Etalon de Yennega (the Grand Prize) at the 15th Ouagadougou Panafrican Film and Television Festival.
Cast
*Colette Kabor as Lalle
*Amssatou Maga as Pughneere
*Svrine Oueddouda as Komkeita
*Boureima Ouedraogo as Razugu
*Augustine Yameogo as Aunt
*Serge Yanogo as Wend Kuuni
References
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