- “Yaaba” (1989), directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo. This film tells the story of two children who form a powerful bond with an old woman in a rural village.
- “Sarraounia” (1986), directed by Med Hondo, which depicts a historical account of a powerful African queen and her resistance against colonial forces.
- “The Belly of the Atlantic” (1996) by Fatou Diome: Although the author is Senegalese, this novel explores the experiences of African immigrants, including Burkinabe characters, living in France and confronts themes of identity, migration, and cultural assimilation.
- “The Parachutist” (2006) by Ouédraogo Aboubacar Hamed: This novel delves into Burkina Faso’s political and social landscape during the 1980s. Drawing upon the author’s own experiences during the revolution, it offers a personal and fictionalised account of the time.
- “Murambi, The Book of Bones” (1998) by Boubacar Boris Diop: While not entirely set in Burkina Faso, this novel examines the Rwandan genocide and includes connections to Burkina Faso. It explores themes of memory, history, and the aftermath of violence.
- “L’Étrange Destin de Wangrin” (1973) by Amadou Hampâté Bâ: Though the majority of the story takes place in Mali, this fictionalised autobiography features Burkina Faso in its colonial period and provides a valuable perspective on West African history and society.
- “Waiting for the Wild Beasts to Vote” (1998) by Ahmadou Kourouma: Though not exclusively set in Burkina Faso, this satirical novel explores post-colonial Africa and its political dynamics, including references to the country among others in the region.
WANDERLIST: Burkina Faso in books and on film
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