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I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

I found this Malian fantasy drama in the book 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die, I knew nothing about it prior to reading about it, but critics gave it positive feedback, so I hoped for something enjoyable. Basically a young man named has been marked for death by his long-absent father, an evil sorcerer. The boy says goodbye to his mother and goes into exile, heading for the hills, where he learns the power and value of the magical gifts he will need to succeed in his struggles. He is journeying to find his uncle, a kind man who will be able to assist him in searching for his father. Along the way, the boy also utilises his own conjuring skills to benefit those less fortunate than himself, this includes saving a king from being removed from his throne. Starring Nianankoro Issiaka as Kane, Aova Sangere as Attu, Niamanto Sanogo as Soma and Balla Moussa Keita as Peul King. It is a very simple film, it seems to be much more about the landscapes and Komo rituals, I could only just find some kind of plot going on, there was only a little dialogue, and I guess I can see why critics describe it as "haunting", a fairly interesting fantasy drama. Worth watching, at least once!

Here is a great opportunity. The chance to discover how human beings were BEFORE getting trapped in the WEB (excuse the pun) of technology. Man's respect and position in/for nature, reminiscent of those ties which still (barely) exist amidst the Maoris and Eskimoes, and the surviving Indios. Africa, the mother of mankind. Magic, NOT as Hollywood sees it. And for N.Y. intellectuals and Viennese literati, a Freudian twist which is as old as Mythology. The Father/Son clash. This ranks alongside the best of Satyajit Ray, and , in some ways, shares his themes. This is Brother Africa as Ray is Sister India. This is the intense celebration of Man's strength, and of his weakness. An African masterpiece. A patient sequence of revelations. A real JEWEL. And if you are here, you are either a lucky newcomer or a lucky viewer. Thankyou Sissé. Thankyou Africa!

If absolutely nothing else, "Yeelen" offers a look at a society that we in the west don't often get to see. In this case, it's the Bambara people of Mali; the movie also includes the Dogon and Fulani. Having taken a sociology-anthropology class, I already knew about them. The plot centers on a warrior having to battle an evil sorcerer who is also his father.I should identify that this is not a movie for people with short attention spans: the action moves along very slowly. But don't worry. Despite how it takes a long time for everything to happen, you feel like you've gotten a lot out of the movie. Above all, I like to see how Africans view themselves as opposed to how we in the west view them. So I certainly recommend this movie.

See this film! A gorgeous use of cinema from an African point-of-view. There is almost no music track which helps to emphasize the wide open spaces of the African desert. Very simple but effective use of reverse film technique for supernatural effects. A very stunning film for the adventurous filmgoer.