Yeelen

Yeelen (1987)

01/07/1987
Drama
1h 45m

Overview

A young man with magical powers journeys to his uncle to request help in fighting his sorcerer father.

  • Souleymane CisséDirector, Writer
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    Bambara

Keywords

  • magic
  • africa
  • sorcerer
  • based on myths, legends or folklore
  • tribal customs
  • tribal people

Top Billed Cast

Issiaka Kane

Niankoro, The Son

Balla Moussa Keita

Rouma Boll, the Fulani King

Aoua Sangare

Attou, the young Fulani woman

Ismaila Sarr

Bofing, The Uncle

Niamanto Sanogo

Soma/ Djigui

Soumba Traore

Mah, The Mother

Koke Sangare

The Chief of Komo

Youssouf Tenin Cissé

Attou's Little Boy

Sidi Diallo

Bremira Dumbla

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