Yaaba (1989): Cast
Yaaba is a 1989 family drama directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo, starring Fatimata Sanga as Yaaba, Noufou Ouédraogo and Roukietou Barry. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Idrissa Ouedraogo
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Les Films de l'Avenir
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Yaaba About?
The premise of Yaaba without spoilers.
In a small African village, the story follows ten‑year‑old Bila, who forms a close friendship with an elderly woman, Sana. Though villagers label her a ‘witch,’ Bila affectionately calls her ‘Yaaba,’ meaning grandmother. When his cousin Nopoko falls ill, Sana’s traditional medicine proves to be the cure that saves her.
Yaaba Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- boy
- burning houses
- knife
- africa
- tetanus
- water
- independent film
Yaaba Cast & Characters
Fatimata Sanga leads the cast as Yaaba, with Noufou Ouédraogo as Bila and Roukietou Barry as Nopoko. Directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Idrissa Ouedraogo
- Fatimata Sanga as Yaaba
- Noufou Ouédraogo as Bila
- Roukietou Barry as Nopoko
- Rasmané Ouédraogo as Noaga (as Rasmane Ouedraogo)
Also Starring in Yaaba
· 8 more- Assita Ouedraogo Koudi
- Adama Ouédraogo Kougri
- Sibidou Ouédraogo Poko
- Amadé Toure Tibo
- Adame Sidibe Razougou
- Kinda Moumouni Finse
- Zenabou Ouedraogo Pegda
- Ousmane Sawadogo Taryam
More from Idrissa Ouedraogo
More films directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo, best-rated first: September 11, Anger of the Gods, The Heart’s Cry and Samba Traoré.
Yaaba Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Grandmother” and “La nonna”.
- Also known as
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- Grandmother
- La nonna
- 雅巴
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Yaaba FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Yaaba, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Yaaba?
Yaaba runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Yaaba released?
Yaaba was released on August 23, 1989.
Who directed Yaaba?
Yaaba was directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo.
More films by Idrissa Ouedraogo Who is in the cast of Yaaba?
Yaaba stars Fatimata Sanga as Yaaba, Noufou Ouédraogo as Bila and Roukietou Barry as Nopoko, among 12 credited actors.
Does Yaaba have a post-credit scene?
No. Yaaba has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Yaaba in?
The original language of Yaaba is French.
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