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Yeelen

NR1h 45m1987Souleymane Cissé
IMDb: 6.9/10Rotten: 100%
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A young man with magical powers journeys to his uncle to request help in fighting his sorcerer father.

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MagicAfricaSorcererBased On Myths, Legends Or FolkloreTribal CustomsTribal People

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What is Yeelen (1987) about?

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

Who stars in Yeelen?

Yeelen stars Issiaka Kane (Niankoro, the Son), Balla Moussa Keita (Rouma Boll, the Fulani King), Aoua Sangare (Attou, the Young Fulani Woman), Ismaila Sarr (Bofing, the Uncle), Niamanto Sanogo (Soma / Djigui). The film was directed by Souleymane Cissé.

How long is Yeelen?

Yeelen has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated NR.

Is Yeelen worth watching?

Yeelen holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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