The African Child

The African Child

92 mins | Drama | Jan. 1, 1995

In Kouroussa, his native village, little Baba lives happily, between Madou, his father, a gifted mechanic, Kouda, his sweet mother, and his gang of pals. Kouroussa is a wonderful place where Baba learns about life. But like all little boys Baba grows and now he is old enough to continue his studies in Conakry. He must say farewell to his village and cross all Guinea to the capital city of Guinea to live with his uncle.

The African Child

92 mins | Drama | Jan. 1, 1995

The African Child
In Kouroussa, his native village, little Baba lives happily, between Madou, his father, a gifted mechanic, Kouda, his sweet mother, and his gang of pals. Kouroussa is a wonderful place where Baba learns about life. But like all little boys Baba grows and now he is old enough to continue his studies in Conakry. He must say farewell to his village and cross all Guinea to the capital city of Guinea to live with his uncle.
Producers ONACIG, Guinea, Rhea Films
Original title L'Enfant Noir
Directors Laurent Chevallier
Writers Laye Camara, Laurent Chevallier

Cast

Baba Camara

as L'enfant noir

Madou Camara

as Madou, le père

Kouda Camara

as Kouda, le mère

Koumba Doumbouya

as Koumba, La tante

Yaya Traoré

as Le marchand d'or

Awa Traoré

as La chasseresse

Gamélè Soma

as L'albinos

Balla Moussa Keita

as Moussa, l'oncle