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Yeelen

Yeelen

A young man with magical powers journeys to his uncle to request help in fighting his sorcerer father.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Yeelen
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1987-07-01
  • Runtime: 105 minutes
  • Rating: 6.655/10 (71 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Les Films du Carrosse, Atriascop Paris, Burkina Faso Ministry of Life and Culture, French Ministry of Cooperation and Development, Les Films Cissé, Mali Government, Midas, UTA, CNC, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministère de la culture, WDR
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.1179
  • Languages: Bambara, Fulah

Cast & Crew

Issiaka Kane

Issiaka Kane

as Niankoro, The Son

Balla Moussa Keita

Balla Moussa Keita

as Rouma Boll, the Fulani King

Aoua Sangare

Aoua Sangare

as Attou, the young Fulani woman

Ismaila Sarr

Ismaila Sarr

as Bofing, The Uncle

Niamanto Sanogo

Niamanto Sanogo

as Soma/ Djigui

Soumba Traore

Soumba Traore

as Mah, The Mother

Koke Sangare

Koke Sangare

as The Chief of Komo

Youssouf Tenin Cissé

Youssouf Tenin Cissé

as Attou's Little Boy

Sidi Diallo

Sidi Diallo

as

Bremira Dumbla

Bremira Dumbla

as

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Yeelen Trailer - Film Review #yeelen #africancinema #africanmovies #africanfilms

External Links

Keywords

magicafricasorcererbased on myths, legends or folkloretribal customstribal people

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yeelen?

Yeelen is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1987-07-01.

Who are the main actors in Yeelen?

The main cast includes Issiaka Kane, Balla Moussa Keita, Aoua Sangare, Ismaila Sarr, Niamanto Sanogo, .

Where can I watch Yeelen online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Yeelen is available.

Is Yeelen based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Yeelen?

Yeelen has an IMDb rating of 6.655/10 based on 71 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Yeelen?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Yeelen?

The soundtrack was composed by Les Films du Carrosse, Atriascop Paris, Burkina Faso Ministry of Life and Culture, French Ministry of Cooperation and Development, Les Films Cissé, Mali Government, Midas, UTA, CNC, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministère de la culture, WDR. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Yeelen filmed?

Yeelen was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Yeelen?

The total runtime of Yeelen is 105 minutes.

Is Yeelen suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Yeelen?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Yeelen.

Does Yeelen have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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