Keita


1h 34m 1995

Brief Synopsis

Should a young African boy follow the teachings of his modest schoolteacher or those of his mysterious old "griot," a traditional wise man, who turns up on his doorstep one day.

Film Details

Also Known As
Keita! L'heritage du griot, Keita! The Voice of the Griot
Genre
Drama
Fantasy
Release Date
1995

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 34m

Synopsis

Should a young African boy follow the teachings of his modest schoolteacher or those of his mysterious old "griot," a traditional wise man, who turns up on his doorstep one day.

Film Details

Also Known As
Keita! L'heritage du griot, Keita! The Voice of the Griot
Genre
Drama
Fantasy
Release Date
1995

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 34m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1995

Released in United States April 1996

Released in United States May 1995

Awarded best first feature at 1995 Pan African Festival in Burkino Faso.

Shown at "3rd New York African Film Festival" (Walter Reade) in New York City April 12-25, 1996.

Shown at Cannes Film Festival (market) May 17-28, 1995.

Shown at Contemporary Films of the African Diaspora Festival in New York City November 24 - December 8, 1995.

Released in United States 1995

Released in United States 1995 (Awarded best first feature at 1995 Pan African Festival in Burkino Faso.)

Released in United States 1995 (Shown at Contemporary Films of the African Diaspora Festival in New York City November 24 - December 8, 1995.)

Released in United States April 1996 (Shown at "3rd New York African Film Festival" (Walter Reade) in New York City April 12-25, 1996.)

Released in United States May 1995 (Shown at Cannes Film Festival (market) May 17-28, 1995.)