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Denko

Mohamed Camara
1992 France; Guinea 20 minutes undetermined

Abandoned by all, Mariama lives with her son Bilaly in a ruined hut. Although Bilaly is extremely handsome, women reject him as he is blind. An old man, whom Mariama rescued from drowning, promises to restore Bilaly’s sight at the expense of a large sacrifice. The story of Oedipus revisited…

Production :
Movimento Production
Editing :
Agnès Bruckert
Sound :
Stéphane Bauer
Photography :
Mathieu Vadepied

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