
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.
Zan Boko
October 1, 1988
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Cast (6)

Joseph Nikiema
Tinga

Gady Pafadnam
Tiraogo

Simone Tapsoba
Tiraogo's wife

Colette Kaboré
Nopoko

Hippolyte Wangrawa
Gardener

Mathias Bayili
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Crew (9)
Directing

Gaston Kaboré
Director
Writing

Gaston Kaboré
Writer
Production

Gaston Kaboré
Producer
Sound

Don Cherry
Original Music Composer

Henri Guédon
Original Music Composer
Art
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Sékou Ouedraogo
Cinematography

Issaka Thiombiano
Cinematography
Editing

Marie-Jeanne Kanyala
Editor

Andrée Davanture
Editor