Yeelen (1989)

  • NR
  • 04/14/1989 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 45m

Overview

A young man with magical powers journeys to his uncle to request help in fighting his sorcerer father.

Souleymane Cissé

Director, Writer

Cast

Issiaka Kane's headshot

Issiaka Kane

Niankoro, The Son
Balla Moussa Keita's headshot

Balla Moussa Keita

Rouma Boll, the Fulani King
Aoua Sangare's headshot

Aoua Sangare

Attou, the young Fulani woman
Ismaila Sarr's headshot

Ismaila Sarr

Bofing, The Uncle
Niamanto Sanogo's headshot

Niamanto Sanogo

Soma/ Djigui
Soumba Traore's headshot

Soumba Traore

Mah, The Mother
Koke Sangare's headshot

Koke Sangare

The Chief of Komo
Youssouf Tenin Cissé's headshot

Youssouf Tenin Cissé

Attou's Little Boy

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