In the heart of the Wassoulou, in Tengrela, Samory Touré once named this land the “Village of Women.” Even today, this legend lingers, murmuring through the gestures and stories of the women who live there. These women shape far more than simple objects: they weave unseen threads that bind generations and carry forward skills that defy the passing of time. In the quiet rhythm of daily life, sorority rises as a force of resistance and emancipation.
Project Title (Original Language): Le Village des femmes
Project Type: Documentary, Feature
Runtime: 1 hour 5 minutes
Country of Origin: Burkina Faso
Country of Filming: Burkina Faso
Language: Bambara
Director
Victorien Vialar Director
Victorien Vialar Writer
Abdoulaye Tou Producer
Screenings / Awards
Mashariki African Film FestivalKigali Rwanda November 27, 2025 African Premiere Special Jury Prize
Cannes Film FestivalCannes France May 21, 2025 World Premiere
International Festival Bangui Fait Son CinémaBangui Central African Republic December 19, 2025 Central African Premiere Golden Bantu – Best Documentary
Luxor African Film FestivalLuxor Egypt April 2, 2026 Egyptian Premiere Feature Film Competition
Festival Films Femmes AfriqueDakar Senegal April 17, 2026 Senegalian Out of competition
International Togo Film Festival (FIFTO)Lomé Togo April 16, 2026 Togolese Special Jury prize (aesthetic)
