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Yaaba (1989)

Movie ★ 6.6 90 min

Family Drama

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.

Idrissa Ouedraogo Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 23, 1989
Runtime
90 min
Budget
$750,000
IMDb
tt0098684
Country
Burkina Faso, ,
Language
Studio
Les Films de l'Avenir, Arcadia Films, Thelma Film

Themes

Cast

Fatimata Sanga Yaaba Noufou Ouédraogo Bila Roukietou Barry Nopoko Adama Ouédraogo Kougri Amadé Toure Tibo Sibidou Ouédraogo Poko Adame Sidibe Razougou Kinda Moumouni Finse Assita Ouedraogo Koudi Zenabou Ouedraogo Pegda Ousmane Sawadogo Taryam Rasmané Ouédraogo Rasmané Ouédraogo Noaga (as Rasmane Ouedraogo)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Yaaba about?
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.
Who directed Yaaba?
Yaaba was directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo.
Who stars in Yaaba?
Yaaba stars Fatimata Sanga, Noufou Ouédraogo, Roukietou Barry, Adama Ouédraogo.
When was Yaaba released?
Yaaba is a 1989 family, drama film.
Where can I watch Yaaba?
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