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Movie poster: Keita! The Voice of the Griot (1996)
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Keita! The Voice of the Griot

1996 · 94 min Fantasy Drama
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

It is an ordinary afternoon for young Mabo Keïta, at home, in Burkina Faso (West Africa). While his parents are taking a nap, he reads a schoolbook on the front porch when a stranger - an elderly man carrying his own hammock - appears for an unexpected visit. It turns out that the old man is a griot, a West African musician/entertainer whose performances include tribal histories and genealogies. The position of a griot is a time-honored one and passed down from father to son for many generations.

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Original Title Keïta! L'héritage du griot
Year 1996
Country Burkina Faso, France
Genre Fantasy, Drama
Director Dani Kouyaté
Runtime 94 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (8 votes)

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Keita! The Voice of the Griot has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.1/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1996. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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