Yeelen
Yeelen (1987) is a fantasy film, directed by Souleymane Cissé. It stars Issiaka Kane and Balla Moussa Keita. The 105-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.
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What Yeelen Is About
Yeelen, written and produced by director Souleymane Cissé, won the Jury Prize at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival and is remembered as the first Black African film selected for the main competition there, and was also nominated for the Palme d'Or. Shot in the Bambara and Fula languages, the film draws on a Bambara legend; Film Comment called it not just the most beautifully photographed African film but the best African film ever made. Who it's for: anyone curious about the first Black African film selected for the Cannes main competition, based on a Bambara legend. Who it's not for: viewers wanting an African story told from a Western perspective, since Cissé deliberately designed it as a counter to that.
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What is Yeelen about?
Yeelen, written and produced by director Souleymane Cissé, won the Jury Prize at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival and is remembered as the first Black African film selected for the main competition there, and was also nominated for the Palme d'Or. Shot in the Bambara and Fula languages, the film draws on a Bambara legend; Film Comment called it not just the most beautifully photographed African film but the best African film ever made.
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How long is Yeelen?
Yeelen runs for 105 minutes (1h 45m).
When did Yeelen come out?
Yeelen was released in 1987.
Who directed Yeelen?
Yeelen was directed by Souleymane Cissé.
Who stars in Yeelen?
Yeelen stars Issiaka Kane, Balla Moussa Keita, Aoua Sangare, Ismaila Sarr.
What is Yeelen's rating?
Yeelen holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.
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