Yeelen
Yeelen is an extraordinary cinematic adaptation of ancient oral folklore told by the Bambara people. The narrative is structured around an Oedipal battle between father and son, serving as a deep political allegory about the abuse of absolute power, generational divide, and the preservation of sacred knowledge.
- Director
- Souleymane Cissé
- Producer
- Souleymane Cissé
Storyline
Set in the 13th century during the height of the historic Mali Empire, the film follows Nianankoro, a young man gifted with immense supernatural powers. His father, Soma—a corrupt and terrifyingly powerful sorcerer of the elite Komo secret society—fears his son's power and becomes determined to track him down and kill him before he can reach full manhood. Guided by his mother, Nianankoro embarks on an epic, mythical odyssey across West Africa to seek help from his wise uncle, fleeing his father’s wrath while learning the true meaning of spiritual enlightenment and power.
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