Keita! The Voice of the Griot(1996)
Keïta! L'héritage du griot
Keita! The Voice of the Griot Synopsis
It is an ordinary afternoon for young Mabo Keïta, at home, in Burkina Faso (West Africa). While his parents are taking a nap, he reads a schoolbook on the front porch when a stranger - an elderly man carrying his own hammock - appears for an unexpected visit. It turns out that the old man is a griot, a West African musician/entertainer whose performances include tribal histories and genealogies. The position of a griot is a time-honored one and passed down from father to son for many generations.
Keita! The Voice of the Griot (1996) is a fantasy and drama film directed by Dani Kouyaté, released on April 12, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Seydou Boro, Hamed Dicko, Abdoulaye Komboudri and Sotigui Kouyaté. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Dani Kouyaté
- Writers:
- Dani Kouyaté
- Producers:
- S. Pierre Yameogo
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Millié
- Composer:
- Sotigui Kouyaté
- Production:
- Sahélis Productions, Afix Productions, Les Productions de la Lanterne
- Status:
- Released
Keita! The Voice of the Griot Cast & Crew
Main cast
Seydou Boro
as Sundjata Keita
- Hamed Dicko
Hamed Dicko
as Mabo Keïta
- Abdoulaye Komboudri
Abdoulaye Komboudri
as M. Fafana l'instituteur
Sotigui Kouyaté
as Djeliba Kouyaté
- Claire Sanon
Claire Sanon
as Sitan
- Blandine Yaméogo
Blandine Yaméogo
as Sogolon
- Seydou Rouamba
Seydou Rouamba
as Sundjata Keita enfant
- Mamadou Sarr
Mamadou Sarr
as Boicar
- Souleymane Koulibali
Souleymane Koulibali
as Maghan Kon Fatta
- Adama Kouyaté
Adama Kouyaté
as Le maître chasseur
- Awa Sow
Awa Sow
as Sassouma Bérété
Key crew
Directed by Dani Kouyaté, written by Dani Kouyaté, produced by S. Pierre Yameogo.
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Keita! The Voice of the Griot Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 9 ratings.
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Keita! The Voice of the Griot – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Keita! The Voice of the Griot?
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The main cast of Keita! The Voice of the Griot (1996) includes Seydou Boro, Hamed Dicko, Abdoulaye Komboudri, Sotigui Kouyaté and Claire Sanon. The film was directed by Dani Kouyaté. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Keita! The Voice of the Griot released?
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Keita! The Voice of the Griot was released on April 12, 1996 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Keita! The Voice of the Griot worth watching?
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Keita! The Voice of the Griot (1996) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.