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Zan Boko

6.7(9)19881h 32m1

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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Language
FR
  • africa
  • census taker
  • rite
  • placenta

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France, Burkina Faso

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  • FranceFR

    • Theatrical7 Feb 1990
  • ItalyIT

    • Theatrical1 Oct 1988

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Zan Boko was released on 1 October 1988.

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