FRANCE · 1977

Badye, the Storyteller

Jean Rouch
French New Wave oral tradition Nigerian culture music composition nature inspiration storytelling
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Synopsis

A Nigerian traditionalist who draws his inspiration from bird warbling to compose music to accompany his verse chronicles.

Year1977
CountryFrance
DirectorJean Rouch
Badye, the Storyteller poster

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