2023-11-03 17:36:03
“Waongo” is a cinematographic work by the director, Augusta Palenfo. The end of filming was given on Thursday November 2, 2023 in Ouagadougou.
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In this cinematographic work, director Augusta Palenfo highlights the resilience of the Burkinabe population in the face of terrorism. “ This 90-minute feature film is about Biiga, a young girl who had to leave her village due to terrorist attacks. She found refuge in the capital and fought against all odds.
She refused to beg on the street and did everything to make her dream come true “, recounted the director of the film “Waongo”, Augusta Palenfo. Listening to it, this film aims to encourage the population to demonstrate resilience in the face of terrorism and to promote solidarity towards internally displaced people.
Augusta Palenfo, director
The production of the film cost around 80 million FCFA with the support of various partners. including the Cultural and Tourist Development Fund (FDCT), and the European Union which contributed 34 million CFA francs for the production of this film, indicated Brice Lankoandé, Manager of cooperation and mobilization of the fund .
« It’s an innovative project because it will enrich the film face of Burkina Faso. It is a project which aims to promote endogenous know-how. So, it’s really a relevant project “, he clarified.
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The cast of this film is made up of big names in Burkinabè cinema such as Aï Keita, Gustave Sorgho, Augusta Palenfo, Mouna Ndiaye but also novices like the main actress Ingrid Sanon and the Burkinabè stylist François 1er. The theatrical release of this feature film is scheduled for January 2024 according to the director.
Abdel BARRO (Intern)
Burkina 24
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