Movie

Yeelen

★ 6.6(75)19871h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Souleymane Cissé
Release date: 1987-07-01
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: Bambara
Status: Released
Country: Burkina Faso
Studio: Les Films du Carrosse

Yeelen — trailer

About Yeelen

Yeelen is a 1987 movie in the Drama and Fantasy genres, directed by Souleymane Cissé, starring Issiaka Kane, Balla Moussa Keita and Aoua Sangare. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 75 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Yeelen in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A young man with magical powers journeys to his uncle to request help in fighting his sorcerer father.

Cast

Issiaka Kane

Niankoro, the Son

Balla Moussa Keita

Rouma Boll, the Fulani King

Aoua Sangare

Attou, the Young Fulani Woman

Ismaila Sarr

Bofing, the Uncle

Niamanto Sanogo

Soma / Djigui

Soumba Traore

Mah, the Mother

Koke Sangare

The Chief of Komo

Youssouf Tenin Cissé

Attou's Little Boy

Sidi Diallo

Bremira Dumbla

Seyba M'Baye

Djemori Traoré

Themes & keywords

magicafricasorcererbased on myths, legends or folkloretribal customstribal people

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Yeelen in Mexico?+

Yeelen is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Yeelen on Netflix?+

Yeelen is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Yeelen?+

Yeelen has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in Yeelen?+

Yeelen stars Issiaka Kane, Balla Moussa Keita, Aoua Sangare, Ismaila Sarr and Niamanto Sanogo.

When did Yeelen come out?+

Yeelen is a 1987 movie directed by Souleymane Cissé.

What genre is Yeelen?+

Yeelen is Drama and Fantasy film.

Who directed Yeelen?+

Yeelen was directed by Souleymane Cissé.