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Paweogo (1982)
Director: Kollo Sanou
Cast: Jacob Sou, Jules Tassembedo, Marie-Claire Coeffe, Edouard Bila Ilboudo
Runtime82 min
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Bila, a young peasant, decides to go to Ivory Coast to work and is asked by his parents to accompany Pogbi who is going to meet her fiancé, through an arranged marriage, for the first time. However, Pogbi is in love with Rasmane, a pariah from the smiths' caste, and runs away.
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While details on the critical reception of Paweogo (1982) are limited, the film appears to explore themes of love, social class, and family dynamics against the backdrop of Ivory Coast. Directed by Kollo Sanou, the drama follows a young peasant named Bila as he accompanies his friend Pogbi, who is set to meet her fiancé through an arranged marriage, but ends up running away with her true love Rasmane.
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Fans of nuanced African dramas will appreciate the thoughtful exploration of themes like tradition, obligation, and personal freedom in Paweogo, the 1982 film directed by Kollo Sanou. The performances by leading actors Jacob Sou and Jules Tassembedo bring depth and complexity to the central conflict as a young peasant is torn between familial duty and his own desires.