Sankara Is Not Dead
Overview
After Burkina Faso's October 2014 popular uprising, the young poet Bikontine starts to question his dreams of seeking a better life in the West. He decides to go meet his fellow citizens along the country's only rail line. From South to North, through cities and villages, he learns about their dreams and disappointments, confronting his poetry with the realities of a rapidly shifting society. His journey ultimately reveals the enduring political legacy of storied former president Thomas Sankara, assassinated in 1987 and known as the "African Che Guevara."
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About Sankara Is Not Dead (2019)
Released in 2019, Sankara Is Not Dead is a documentary film from Les Films du Bilboquet (Burkina Faso). It was directed by Lucie Viver and written by Lucie Viver. The cast is led by Bikontine. With a runtime of 1h 50m, the film averages 4.7/10 across 3 TMDB ratings.
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