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Denko

Name: Denko
Released: 1993

1993

A bold, controversial Guinean short drama confronting a mother-and-son taboo, which drew acclaim and top prizes on the international festival circuit for its daring. A landmark of African short film.

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Part of 4 Essential Films from Guinea

This film is stop 2 of 4 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Guinea. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

Watching this film stamps Guinea in the 196 country film challenge.