• Director: Idrissa Ouedraogo
  • Release Year: 1990
  • Production Country: Burkina Faso, Switzerland, United Kingdom, France, Germany
  • Language: Mòoré
  • Run Time: 81 minutes

Tilaï (The Law)

Description

Although Nogma is betrothed to Saga, Nogma is instead taken as a second wife by Saga's father, which means that her clandestine affair with Saga is not only illegal, but also incestuous according to village tradition. Saga is condemned to death for their actions and his brother assigned to carry out the penalty—but what is the right choice between honoring the sacred traditions of your people or sacrificing someone you love?

Themes

Mossi Kingdoms, Mossi people, Morals and taboos, Tradition and culture, Arranged marriages, Family relationships, Alienation and exclusion