KATANGA, LA DANSE DES SCORPIONS (KATANGA: THE DANCE OF THE SCORPIONS)

Credits

Name: KATANGA, LA DANSE DES SCORPIONS (KATANGA: THE DANCE OF THE SCORPIONS)

Country: Burkina Faso/SE

Year of publication: 2024

Format: DCP

Color: b/w

Language : OmeU

Duration: 113 Minuten

Series: 22. Afrika Film Festival Köln

Direction: Kouyaté, Dani

Abstract

In the imaginary kingdom of Ganzurgu, King Pazouknaam narrowly foils a plot to overthrow him. To consolidate his power, he appoints his cousin Katanga as head of the army. Faced with the magnitude of his mission, Katanga consults a fortune teller. The prophecy is unequivocal: one day, he will ascend to his cousin's throne. With KATANGA, LA DANSE DES SCORPIONS, director Dani Kouyaté offers a dreamlike reinterpretation of William Shakespeare's Macbeth, adapting the classic Western drama into a universal political tale set on the African continent. The film won the Yennenga Golden Stallion at FESPACO 2025.