Delwende (2005): Cast
Delwende is a 2005 drama directed by S. Pierre Yameogo, starring Blandine Yaméogo as Napoko, Abdoulaye Komboudri and Daniel Kaboré. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- S. Pierre Yameogo
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Dunia Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Delwende About?
The premise of Delwende without spoilers.
After a young boy dies of meningitis, village women accuse Napoko Diarrha of eating his soul, invoking a sexist tradition. Her husband, ashamed of her refusal to marry off their daughter, spreads a rumor that could cost her life. Facing trial by the elders, Diarrha flees to Ouagadougou. There her health wanes, but her daughter later tracks her down. Reunited, mother and daughter strive to escape the oppressive, male‑dominated society.
Delwende Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- witchcraft
- tragedy
Delwende Cast & Characters
Blandine Yaméogo leads the cast as Napoko, with Abdoulaye Komboudri as Nonceur and Daniel Kaboré as Bancé, l'ancien. Directed by S. Pierre Yameogo; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director S. Pierre Yameogo
- Blandine Yaméogo as Napoko
- Abdoulaye Komboudri as Nonceur
- Daniel Kaboré as Bancé, l'ancien
- Célestin Zongo as Diarra
Also Starring in Delwende
· 8 more- Claire Ilboudo Pougbila
- Jules Taonssa Raogo, le devin
- Thomas Ngourma Elie, le fou
- Sanfo Ablasse Dancer / musician
- Zounprana Boukare Dancer / musician
- Francois Dembele Dancer / musician
- Ami Kabre Dancer / musician
- Gilbert Lam Kaboré Voice on Radio
More from S. Pierre Yameogo
More films directed by S. Pierre Yameogo: Wendemi and Laafi.
Delwende Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Delwende, lève-toi et marche” and “דלוונדה”.
- Also known as
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- Delwende, lève-toi et marche
- דלוונדה
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Delwende FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Delwende, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Delwende?
Delwende runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Delwende released?
Delwende was released on November 14, 2005.
Who directed Delwende?
Delwende was directed by S. Pierre Yameogo.
More films by S. Pierre Yameogo Who is in the cast of Delwende?
Delwende stars Blandine Yaméogo as Napoko, Abdoulaye Komboudri as Nonceur and Daniel Kaboré as Bancé, l'ancien, among 12 credited actors.
Does Delwende have a post-credit scene?
No. Delwende has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Delwende in?
The original language of Delwende is French.
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