1967 Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize Winner, Tribute to Souleymane Cissé.
Recognized at the father of African cinema, Malian director Souleymane Cissé is perhaps best known for this fantasy drama inspired by an ancient Bambara legend.
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Director: Souleymane Cissé (Mali, 1987)
Cast: Issiaka Kane, Aoua Sangare, Niamanto Sanogo
Genre: Drama, fantasy
Awards: Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize, Prize of the Ecumenical Jury – Special Mention Winners; Palm d’Or Nominee (France, 1987)