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Wallay (2017)
This film depicts everyday life in Burkina Faso through the eyes of 13-year-old Ady. Ady actually lives in France, but his father has decided to send him off on a long journey to relatives in West Africa. The boy is super excited at the prospect of a laid-back vacation in his father's country of origin, but when he finally gets there, his uncle’s welcome is cold and reproachful. The other members of the family are happy to see this visitor from afar, but Ady soon realizes that his trip will not provide much in the way of relaxation.
| Country | France, Burkina Faso, Qatar |
|---|---|
| Year | 2017 |
| Duration | 84 min |
| Rating | 12 |
| Language | French |
| Subtitle | English, Czech |
| Directed by | Berni Goldblat |
| Screenplay | David Bouchet |
| Director of Photography | Martin Rit |
| Music | Vincent Ségal |
| Edited by | Laurent Sénéchal |
| Contact | Bathysphere Productions |
Biography
A Swiss producer and director of Swedish origin, his film activities have focused on West Africa to Burkina Faso, where he works in production, distribution and education. He is a member of the African Film Academy. Among other films he's directed The Hillside Crowd (Ceux de la Colline, 2007) and his live-acted debut Wallay (2017).