Ouagadougou – portraits de dieux
1992•50m•Released
Documentary
Ouagadougou – Portraits of Gods (1992) explores contemporary Burkina Faso through the intertwined journeys of two Burkinabè men and a Belgian painter. As Christianity, Islam, and ancestral beliefs coexist in everyday life, the film reveals how the sacred is woven into ordinary existence. Blending intimate observation with visual portraiture, Benoît Lamy offers a poetic reflection on identity, spirituality, and the invisible forces that shape human lives.
Director
Benoît Lamy
Writer
Benoît Lamy
Languages
French
Studio
CBA
Production
Company
CBA
Company
RTBF
Company
Lamy Films
Company
Cinecom Production
Producer
Benoît Lamy
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