Zan Boko
Directed by Gaston Kaboré1988 1h 32mDrama
6.96.5
In the Mossi culture, one of the rites attending the birth of a child and its induction as a new member of the community involves the burial of the placenta. The space in which the placenta is buried is called 'Zan Boko' - a phrase which connotes the religious, cultural and affective relations that bind the child to the land and that embraces the notions of 'rootedness' and 'belonging'. Kaboré tells the story of Tinga, who resists the encroaching urbanization of his native territory. The specific rhythms and vision of the rural community, including its values, social relationship, and individual & collective destinies, are altered when a city is planted on the edge of an ancient native village.
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Zan Boko was released on October 1, 1988.
Zan Boko was directed by Gaston Kaboré.
Zan Boko has a runtime of 1h 32m.
Zan Boko was produced by Gaston Kaboré.
The key characters in Zan Boko are Tinga (Joseph Nikiema), Tiraogo (Gady Pafadnam), Tiraogo's wife (Simone Tapsoba).
Zan Boko is a Drama film.
Zan Boko has an audience rating of 6.9 out of 10.