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Yaaba

1h 30m1989Idrissa Ouedraogo
IMDb: 7.1/10Rotten: 88%
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A small African village. The story focuses on Bila, a ten year old boy who befriends an old woman, Sana. Everybody calls her 'Witch' but Bila himself calls her 'Yaaba' (grandmother). When Bila's cousin Nopoko gets sick it is Sana's medicine that saves her.

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AfricaWitchcraft

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What is Yaaba (1989) about?

A small African village. The story focuses on Bila, a ten year old boy who befriends an old woman, Sana. Everybody calls her 'Witch' but Bila himself calls her 'Yaaba' (grandmother). When Bila's cousin Nopoko gets sick it is Sana's medicine that saves her.

Who stars in Yaaba?

Yaaba stars Fatimata Sanga (Yaaba), Noufou Ouédraogo (Bila), Roukietou Barry (Nopoko), Adama Ouédraogo (Kougri), Amadé Toure (Tibo). The film was directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo.

How long is Yaaba?

Yaaba has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated N/A.

Is Yaaba worth watching?

Yaaba holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 88. Fans of Family, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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