Summary Set in a pre-colonial African past, Tilai is about an illicit love affair and its consequences. Saga returns to his village after an extended absence to discover that his father has taken Nogma, Saga's promised bride, for himself. Still in love with each other, the two begin an affair, although it would be considered incestuous. When the liaison is discovered, Saga's brother, Koudri, pretends to kill Saga for the honor of the family and village. Saga and Nogma flee to another village, but when Nogma's birth mother dies, he returns home. Having brought ruin on the family, Saga is shot by Koudri, who walks off into exile and probable death. View more details
Directed : Idrissa Ouedraogo
Written : Idrissa Ouedraogo
Stars : Rasmané Ouédraogo Ina Cissé Roukietou Barry Assane Ouédraogo
Genres : Drama Romance
Release date : Dec 4, 1990
Countries of origin : Germany United Kingdom France Switzerland Burkina Faso
Language : More
Filming locations : Burkina Faso
Production companies : Les Films de l'Avenir Rhéa Productions Waca Films
Summary Set in a pre-colonial African past, Tilai is about an illicit love affair and its consequences. Saga returns to his village after an extended absence to discover that his father has taken Nogma, Saga's promised bride, for himself. Still in love with each other, the two begin an affair, although it would be considered incestuous. When the liaison is discovered, Saga's brother, Koudri, pretends to kill Saga for the honor of the family and village. Saga and Nogma flee to another village, but when Nogma's birth mother dies, he returns home. Having brought ruin on the family, Saga is shot by Koudri, who walks off into exile and probable death. View more details
Genres : Drama Romance
Release date : Dec 4, 1990
Countries of origin : Germany United Kingdom France Switzerland Burkina Faso
Language : More
Filming locations : Burkina Faso
Production companies : Les Films de l'Avenir Rhéa Productions Waca Films
