God’s Gift (1982): Cast
God’s Gift is a 1982 drama directed by Gaston Kaboré, starring Colette Kaboré as Lale, Joseph Nikiema and Simone Tapsoba. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Director
- Gaston Kaboré
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is God’s Gift About?
The premise of God’s Gift without spoilers.
In pre‑colonial times a wandering peddler finds an unconscious, mute child in the savanna and leaves him with a nearby village. The family adopts him after a failed search for his parents, naming him Wend Kuuni (“God’s Gift”). He bonds with his sister, and only after witnessing a tragic event does he regain speech and reveal his painful past.
God’s Gift Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- third cinema
God’s Gift Cast & Characters
Colette Kaboré leads the cast as Lale, with Joseph Nikiema as Tinga and Simone Tapsoba as Koudbila. Directed by Gaston Kaboré; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gaston Kaboré
- Colette Kaboré as Lale
- Joseph Nikiema as Tinga
- Simone Tapsoba as Koudbila
- Serge Yanogo as Wendkouni
Also Starring in God’s Gift
· 5 more- Augustine Yameogo Aunt
- Rosine Yanogo Pognere
- Yaya Wima Bila
- Boucare Ouedraogo Razougou
- Martine Ouedraogo Timpoko
More from Gaston Kaboré
More films directed by Gaston Kaboré: Buud Yam, Rabi and Zan Boko.
God’s Gift Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Le Don de Dieu” and “Il dono di Dio”.
- Also known as
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- Le Don de Dieu
- Il dono di Dio
- Божий дар
- O dom de Deus
- Wend Kuuni, le don de Dieu
- 上帝的礼物
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God’s Gift FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of God’s Gift, each answered in a sentence.
How long is God’s Gift?
God’s Gift runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
When was God’s Gift released?
God’s Gift was released on November 23, 1982.
Who directed God’s Gift?
God’s Gift was directed by Gaston Kaboré.
More films by Gaston Kaboré Who is in the cast of God’s Gift?
God’s Gift stars Colette Kaboré as Lale, Joseph Nikiema as Tinga and Simone Tapsoba as Koudbila, among 9 credited actors.
Does God’s Gift have a post-credit scene?
No. God’s Gift has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is God’s Gift in?
The original language of God’s Gift is French.
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