Kononga
Switzerland, April 2006
FILM,
Documentary,
29 min.
- directed by
- Christophe Cupelin
- Status
- In distribution
The survival of the inhabitants of Kononga in Burkina Faso depends on the rain. The population seems resigned or constrained to accept a destiny dictated by omnipotent gods. A singular film shot in Super 8 and set in a region undergoing desertification and disappearance.
credits
- World Premiere
- April 2006
- Original Version
- French, Morée (french subtitles), colour, Beta SP, 29 min.
- Production
- Laïka Films
- Producer
- Christophe Cupelin
- directed by
- Christophe Cupelin
- Cinematography
- Christophe Cupelin, Evariste Ouedraogo
- Editing
- Christophe Cupelin
- Music
- Fred Frith
- Location Sound Mix
- Christophe Cupelin
World Sales / World Rights
- World Rights
- Laïka Films
Awards
(a selection)
- Beirut International Documentary Festival, Best Short-Length Film Award 2006 (Winner)
Festivals
(a selection)
-
23e Journées du cinéma africain et créole
19.04.2007 - 29.04.2007 -
Solothurn, Solothurner Filmtage
22.01.2007 - 28.01.2007 -
Beirut International Documentary Festival
05.11.2006 - 12.11.2006 -
9. Environmental Film Festival - Cinemambiente
27.10.2006 - 31.10.2006 -
Nyon, 12e Visions du Réel - Festival International de Cinéma
24.04.2006 - 30.04.2006