Karim and Sala (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film
Released in 1991, Karim and Sala is a notable film directed by Idrissa Ouédraogo, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Karim's father is missing and presumed dead, which is why his father's brother has taken over the house and is now his stepfather: this is the custom in Burkina Faso. This would be all right with Karim, except that his new stepfather is a harsh, unloving man, who would just as soon beat him as look at him, and he is the same way with the lad's mother. At the same time, Karim has made friends with Sala, a girl from a wealthy family, starting from when he gave her a baby goat-kid. Their friendship prospers enough so that, when Karim and his mother leave the abusive uncle carrying only what they are wearing on their backs, Sala is able to persuade her family to help them settle safely elsewhere. When Karim's father turns up at last, it is icing on the cake, for they are now able to send the obnoxious man who overshadowed their lives away in disgrace.
Who’s in it. Karim and Sala stars Noufou Ouédraogo as Karim, Roukietou Barry as Sala, Sibidou Ouédraogo as Aisha and Hippolyte Wangrawa as Issa, among others.
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- Where can I watch Karim and Sala (1991)?
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- Who stars in Karim and Sala?
- Karim and Sala stars Noufou Ouédraogo, Roukietou Barry, Sibidou Ouédraogo, Hippolyte Wangrawa and Omar Coulibaly.
- When was Karim and Sala released?
- Karim and Sala was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.