Yeelen

Yeelen (Bambara for "brightness"/"light") is a 1987 Malian film directed by Souleymane Cissé. It is filmed in the Bambara and Fula languages, and is based on a legend told by the Bambara people. Though the era is undefined, it is presumably set in the 13th century in the Mali Empire and is a heroic quest narrative featuring magic and precognition. It stars Issiaka Kane as Niankoro, a young African man who possesses magical powers. Niamanto Sanogo... More
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  • 1987

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Runtime:

  • 1 h 45 min

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Also known as:

  • Yeelen,
  • Das Licht,
  • Brightness

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Directed by

Souleymane Cissé

Souleymane Cissé (born April 21, 1940 in Bamako) is a Malian film director. Raised in a Muslim family, Souleymane Cissé was a passionate cinephile from childhood. He attended secondary school in Dakar, and returned to Mali in 1960 after national independence. His film career began as an assistant...

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Runtime:

  • 1 h 45 min

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Awards

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Year Award Award Winner
  • 1987
  • 1987
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Year Award Award Nominee
  • 1989

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