In Burkina Faso, ancient rituals are a desperate gamble against drought
In short: To survive severe water shortages, Boa's residents seek help from the bagbas. This documentary explores the spiritual leaders who perform sacred rituals to command the weather in a barren landscape.
In the arid regions bordering Mali and Niger, the community of Boa relies on the bagbas—spiritual leaders believed to possess the power to summon rain. Led by a guardian named Tibo Soa, the villagers engage in a series of sacred dances, rituals, and sacrifices.
The film captures the tension of a community on the brink of survival, examining whether these deep-seated African traditions can provide a solution to the environmental crisis of a wasteland.
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