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The Bowls is a Burkinabè film of genre Documentary directed by Idrissa Ouédraogo
The Bowls (1983)
Les écuelles
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This short film takes place in northern Burkina Faso, in a Mossi village. There, two old men patiently and skillfully make traditional wooden bowls for everyday use. Meanwhile, the young people leave the village to go to the city and abandon these tricky crafts.Comments
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Rating64%
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