A journey through the culture, music, and spirituality of Burkina Faso, beginning in the city of Bobo Dioulasso and moving through Bolomakotè - the neighborhood that most strongly embodies the ancient cultural heritage of the "Land of Upright People."
It is the world of the Griots - poets, singers, and musicians; the Dozo hunters - healers and shamans; dancers and artisans who, since time immemorial, have preserved the traditions and mysticism of Burkinabè culture.
Abdoullay Ablo Traoré, musician, composer, and founder of the Sinitah Association, guides us through the rich musical and spiritual traditions of Burkina Faso.

mit / estrelado / starring / avec
Abdoullay Ablo Traoré

ein film von | um filme de | a film by | un film de
Pietro CREMONA

Italy, Burkina Faso | 2025 | Feature Documentary | 57 mins

First Documentary | 1er Documentaire


Director Statement:
The documentary received the patronage of the General Embassy of Burkina Faso.With Ablo by my side, I spent my time gathering stories - glimpses of their lives and the secrets of their culture.The people in this documentary were not given any direction; they simply spoke about their art, their roles in Burkinabè society, and their lives - freely and in their own words.


Titel / Título / Title / Titre :
Bolomakotè - Musica, storie e spirito del Burkina Faso
BOLOMAKOTÈ - Music, Tales and Spirit of Burkina Faso

Filmgattung | Tipo | Type :
Dokumentarfilm | Feature Documentary | Moyen métrage Documentaire

Runtime | Durée :
56 minutes 34 seconds

Country of production | Pays de production :
Italy, Burkina Faso | Italie, Burkina Faso

Country of Filming | Pays de tournage :
Burkina Faso

Genre :
Musical, Portrait

Produktionsjahr / Ano de Produção / Year of production / Année de production :
2025


REGISSEUR / REGIA / REALIZADOR / DIRECTOR / RÉALISATEUR :
Pietro CREMONA


CONTACT (Print Copy / Diffusion du film, Festivals) :
- Pietro Cremona | www.instagram.com/pietrocremona/


FESTIVALS - PROJECÇÕES / FESTIVALS - SCREENINGS / PROJECTIONS (selection) :

2025 // Sélection officielle || Festival Cannes Riviera | CANNES (France)


Fuente / Fontes / Our Source / Quelle / Nos Sources (MAIS INFORMAÇÕES / READ MORE / PLUS D'INFOS) :
► Africiné Magazine (Dakar)
► www.instagram.com/reel/DM2ozw4ItjW/
► https://vimeo.com/963057211
► Programme du Festival Cannes Riviera 2025
Updated by Thierno DIA, 13 August 2025


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"Bolomakotè" è un viaggio nella cultura, nella musica e nella spiritualità del Burkina Faso che parte dalla città di Bobo Dioulasso e attraversa Bolomakotè, il quartiere che più rappresenta l'antico patrimonio culturale del "Popolo degli Uomini Integri".

Primo documentario

"Bolomakotè - Musica, storie e spirito del Burkina Faso"

Prima presentazione ufficiale: Africa USA/France International Film Festival 2025 (Cannes D'day Edition al cinema DES ARCADES di Cannes il giorno 09-08-25, ore 17.00)



Fuente / Fontes / Our Source / Quelle / Nos Sources (MAIS INFORMAÇÕES / READ MORE / PLUS D'INFOS) :
► Africiné Magazine (Dakar)
► www.instagram.com/reel/DM2ozw4ItjW/
► Programme du Festival Cannes Riviera 2025
Updated by Thierno DIA, 13 August 2025