Yeelen (1987)

1987 · 105 min · Drama, Fantasy

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

Directed by Souleymane Cissé. Starring Issiaka Kane, Balla Moussa Keita, Aoua Sangare, Ismaila Sarr and Niamanto Sanogo.

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