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Delwende

A rash of deaths in a West African village leads to a beautiful young dancer being exiled to a mysterious community of witches. Based on true events and skillfully utilizing a supporting cast of non-actors, this is an intriguing look at the persistent power of superstition.

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Cast & Crew

Director: S. Pierre Yaméogo
Producer: Serge Bayala
Editor: Jean-Christophe Ané
Screenwriter: S. Pierre Yaméogo
Cinematographer: Jürg Hassler
Awards: Cannes 2005 (Ecumenical Jury Prize)

Music: Wasis Diop
Principal Cast: Blandine Yameogo, Claire Ilboudo, Celestn Zongo, Abdoulaya Komboudi
Filmography: Me and My White Man (2003); Silmandé Tourbillon (1998)
US Distributor: New Yorker Films
World Sales: Funny Balloons

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Screenings

Harvard Exit
June 9, 2006 9:00 PM
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Egyptian Theatre
June 12, 2006 4:30 PM
4:30 PM (Date has passed.)