Nigerian farmer Mocktar comes to Essakane, a dusty gold mining camp in Burkina Faso, seeking work. Haunted by a tragedy-laden past, Mocktar stoically adapts to the horrid working conditions of his fellow miners. Enter the beautiful widow Coumba, who shares Mocktar's endurance but dreams of a better life.
Mocktar
Thiam
Powerful if brutal film about shame,guilt and redemption. Even when one has lost everything and has nothing. Great cinematography.
January 30, 2008
Mocktar
Thiam
Powerful if brutal film about shame,guilt and redemption. Even when one has lost everything and has nothing. Great cinematography.
