Faro, Goddess of the Waters

Faro, Goddess of the Waters is a 2007 film.

Faro, Goddess of the Waters
Directed bySalif Traoré
Screenplay bySalif Traoré, Olivier Lorelle
Produced bySarama Films, DCN, Canal Horizons, PAV Communication, Bärbel Mauch Films
Starring
CinematographyJean-Pierre Gauthier
Edited byLaure Budin
Music byBassékou Kouyaté
Release date
  • 2007 (2007)
Running time
96 minutes
CountriesMali, France, Canada, Burkina Faso, Germany
LanguageBambara

Synopsis

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Zanga, a child born out of wedlock, is driven out of his village. After many years, he returns to find out who is father is. At the moment of his arrival, something happens that the villagers interpret as the river spirit Faro's angry reaction to the bastard’s coming.

Awards

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  • Namur 2007
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