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The African Child
The African Child

The African Child

Genres

Drama

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In Kouroussa, his native village, little Baba lives happily, between Madou, his father, a gifted mechanic, Kouda, his sweet mother, and his gang of pals. Kouroussa is a wonderful place where Baba learns about life. But like all little boys Baba grows and now he is old enough to continue his studies in Conakry. He must say farewell to his village and cross all Guinea to the capital city of Guinea to live with his uncle.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

92 mins

Rating

5.2/10

Release Date

01 January 1995

Country

France

Cast

Baba Camara

Baba Camara

L'enfant noir

Madou Camara

Madou Camara

Madou, le père

Kouda Camara

Kouda Camara

Kouda, le mère

Koumba Doumbouya

Koumba Doumbouya

Koumba, La tante

Yaya Traoré

Yaya Traoré

Le marchand d'or

Awa Traoré

Awa Traoré

La chasseresse

Gamélè Soma

Gamélè Soma

L'albinos

Bintou Traoré

Bintou Traoré

Zara Kagone

Zara Kagone

Adama Sacko

Adama Sacko

Balla Moussa Keita

Balla Moussa Keita

Moussa, l'oncle

Mamadou Ba

Mamadou Ba

Le circonciseur

Kabiné Traoré

Kabiné Traoré

Le lieutenant

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