Tilai

Epic themes (death, incest, betrayal) that are expertly shaped into a humble and refined form (pacing, editing, music, dialogue). An intimate and highly kinetic film about tragedy and cause-effect. It's always a pleasure watching the product of disciplined filmmaking. I'm keen to see more Ouedraogo films.

Really well paced and effective filmmaking. It's well shot, but otherwise it's the simplicity of the whole thing and how well it all comes together that makes it so great. The characters and situations are clearly introduced and then we get the steady progression as it all unwinds and resolves.

The film was engaging and interesting but ultimately unsatisfying.

Em honra de Idrissa Ouedraogo (1954 - 2018) filme #1 Bem condizente com o tipo de simplicidade que tenho conhecido nas literaturas de países africanos, é uma linguagem esteticamente rica, com uma universalidade aparente, mas enriquecida com a cultura local. DVDRip no MakingOff.

baba, ogul, gelin, töre, afrika

Le film frappe surtout par ses nombreux larges plans de paysages arides & vides qui procurent une sensation d'immensité. Et au milieu de ces paysages le village apparait comme une scène de théâtre, et les "lois" semblent en fixé le scénario.

It has some pacing issues, but it's a good film about the dynamic relationships between the law, passion, and the community. Circumvents the impulse to address the "colonial question" by setting it in pre-colonial times. I understand Burkina Faso has a thriving film culture, and this was my first exposure to its offerings.