Yeelen(1987)
Yeelen Synopsis
A young man with magical powers journeys to his uncle to request help in fighting his sorcerer father.
Yeelen (1987) is a drama and fantasy film directed by Souleymane Cissé, released on July 1, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Issiaka Kane, Balla Moussa Keita, Aoua Sangare and Ismaila Sarr. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 76 ratings.
- Director:
- Souleymane Cissé
- Writers:
- Souleymane Cissé
- Producers:
- Souleymane Cissé
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-Noël Ferragut
- Composer:
- Michel Portal
- Production:
- Les Films du Carrosse, Atriascop Paris, Burkina Faso Ministry of Life and Culture, French Ministry of Cooperation and Development, Les Films Cissé, Mali Government, Midas, UTA, CNC, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministère de la culture, WDR
- Status:
- Released
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Yeelen Cast & Crew
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Directed by Souleymane Cissé, written by Souleymane Cissé, produced by Souleymane Cissé.
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Yeelen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 76 ratings.
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Yeelen – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Yeelen?
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The main cast of Yeelen (1987) includes Issiaka Kane, Balla Moussa Keita, Aoua Sangare, Ismaila Sarr and Niamanto Sanogo. The film was directed by Souleymane Cissé. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Yeelen released?
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Yeelen was released on July 1, 1987 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Yeelen worth watching?
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Yeelen (1987) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 76 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Yeelen?
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