TASUMA, THE FIGHTER

TASUMA, THE FIGHTER DIRECTED BY DANIEL KOLLO SANOU BURKINA FASO / 2003 / DJULA AND FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES / 90 MIN SYNOPSIS A comedy set in contemporary Burkina Faso, Tasuma tells the story of a World War II veteran who has been trying for more than 50 years to obtain his well-deserved military pension. Convinced that he will be paid shortly, Sogo buys a mill on credit for the village. But the money does not arrive. When Sogo is put in prison because he cannot reimburse his loan, the women of the village rally to set him free. DIRECTOR AND CAST Director: Daniel Kollo Sanou Starring: Ali Keita Starring: Mamadou Zerbo Starring: Noufou Ouédraogo   GENRES Comedy DVD entitled GREAT AFRICAN FILMS - VOL 2- also includes feature film Sia, the Dream of the Python