Brief Illness (1987)

  • NR
  • 01/01/1987 (CM)
  • Drama
  • 1h 58m

Overview

Badiaga follows the rules of a classical tragedy. A three year old girl abandoned in a food market is sheltered and raised by a deaf and dumb vagrant. They develop a very strong bond. Badiaga dreams of becoming a famous singer and listens in total fascination to the artists who sing in the different cafés where she wanders. One day she has the chance of singing on the radio a song which becomes a national hit. From that moment onwards she holds a nonstop succession of concerts. In love with her career, she refuses any romantic relations and searches desperately for her origins. This story was inspired by the life of Beti-Beti, a legendary Cameroon singer.

Dikongué-Pipa

Director

Cast

Justine Sengue's headshot

Justine Sengue

Alexandre Zanga's headshot

Alexandre Zanga

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