Bravo, Burkina

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A dark toned child wearing a gold and blue large scarf with religious figures tied around their body

Wale Oyejide

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A Burkinabé boy flees his village and migrates to Italy. When later disillusioned by heartbreak, and haunted by memories of home, he travels through time in hope of regaining all he has lost.

Grants Awarded to Bravo, Burkina

$25,000 - Awarded December 2021

Grantees
Wale Oyejide
Project
Bravo, Burkina
Focus areas
Immigrant Voices
Description

The 2021 film grant will support "Bravo, Burkina." A Burkinabé boy flees his village and lends his weaving talents to an old craftsman in Bologna, Italy. Despite his escape, he is unable to forget the warmth of Burkina Faso. Pursued by memories, he travels through time in hopes of regaining all he has lost.

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