Yaaba(1989)
Yaaba Synopsis
A small African village. The story focuses on Bila, a ten year old boy who befriends an old woman, Sana. Everybody calls her 'Witch' but Bila himself calls her 'Yaaba' (grandmother). When Bila's cousin Nopoko gets sick it is Sana's medicine that saves her.
Yaaba (1989) is a family and drama film directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo, released on August 23, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Fatimata Sanga, Noufou Ouédraogo, Roukietou Barry and Adama Ouédraogo. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Idrissa Ouedraogo
- Writers:
- Idrissa Ouedraogo
- Producers:
- Michel David, Idrissa Ouedraogo
- Cinematographer:
- Matthias Kälin
- Composer:
- Francis Bebey
- Production:
- Les Films de l'Avenir, Arcadia Films, Thelma Film
- Budget:
- $750,000
- Status:
- Released
Yaaba (1989) Trailer
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Yaaba Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Fatimata Sanga
Fatimata Sanga
as Yaaba
- Noufou Ouédraogo
Noufou Ouédraogo
as Bila
- Roukietou Barry
Roukietou Barry
as Nopoko
- Adama Ouédraogo
Adama Ouédraogo
as Kougri
- Amadé Toure
Amadé Toure
as Tibo
- Sibidou Ouédraogo
Sibidou Ouédraogo
as Poko
- Adame Sidibe
Adame Sidibe
as Razougou
- Kinda Moumouni
Kinda Moumouni
as Finse
- Assita Ouedraogo
Assita Ouedraogo
as Koudi
- Zenabou Ouedraogo
Zenabou Ouedraogo
as Pegda
- Ousmane Sawadogo
Ousmane Sawadogo
as Taryam
Rasmané Ouédraogo
as Noaga (as Rasmane Ouedraogo)
Key crew
Directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo, written by Idrissa Ouedraogo, produced by Michel David and Idrissa Ouedraogo.
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Yaaba Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 29 ratings.
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Yaaba – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Yaaba online?
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Yaaba (1989) is available to stream on filmingo, and to rent or buy from filmingo. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Yaaba?
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The main cast of Yaaba (1989) includes Fatimata Sanga, Noufou Ouédraogo, Roukietou Barry, Adama Ouédraogo and Amadé Toure. The film was directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Yaaba released?
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Yaaba was released on August 23, 1989 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Yaaba worth watching?
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Yaaba (1989) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Yaaba?
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Yes. The official Yaaba trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.