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Sia, the Myth of the Python is a Burkinabè film of genre Drama directed by Dani Kouyaté released in USA on 12 march 2001 with Fatoumata Diawara

Sia, the Myth of the Python (2002)

Sia, the Myth of the Python
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Released in USA 12 march 2001
Length 1h36
Directed by
Genres Drama
Rating66% 3.322243.322243.322243.322243.32224

Sia, le rêve du python (English title: Sia, The Dream of the Python) is a 2001 film by Burkina Faso-based filmmaker Dani Kouyaté.

Synopsis

Kaya Maghan, the despotic king of Wagadou, follows the instructions of his priest by ordering the religious sacrifice to the Python God of Sia Yatabene, the virgin daughter of a notable family. A gift of gold equivalent to Sia’s weight is given to her family as compensation for surrendering their daughter for the sacrifice. However, Sia runs away and finds shelter in the home of a mad prophet who has railed against the king. The king orders his top general to locate Sia, but the general is conflicted since Sia was engaged to marry his nephew, Mamadi, who is in battle on behalf of the kingdom. Mamadi returns and joins his uncle to do battle against the Python God.

Actors

Fatoumata Diawara

(Sia)Sotigui Kouyate

(Wakhané)Habib Dembélé

(Le griot)
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