Djeli, a Modern Tale
Kramoko Kouyate, son of a griot, cannot marry Fanta who is of noble blood. In flashback, the film explains the origin of the problem and shows their attempts to get around it.
Top Cast
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Fatou Ouatara
Fanta
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Joachim Ouatara
Kramoko Kouyate
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El Hadj Sindou Dembélé
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Suzanne Coulibaly
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Makeimin Dembélé
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Madjan Bamba
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Makangbé Touré
Overview
Kramoko Kouyate, son of a griot, cannot marry Fanta who is of noble blood. In flashback, the film explains the origin of the problem and shows their attempts to get around it.
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