Badye, the Storyteller
1977, French. Directed by Jean Rouch & Inoussa Ousseini.
A Nigerian traditionalist who draws his inspiration from bird warbling to compose music to accompany his verse chronicles.
- Runtime
- 0h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 1 January 1977
- Original title
- Le griot Badye
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How long is Badye, the Storyteller?
Badye, the Storyteller runs 22 minutes (0h 22m).
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Which OTT platform is Badye, the Storyteller on?
Badye, the Storyteller isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1977. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Badye, the Storyteller?
If you liked Badye, the Storyteller, try Daguerréotypes, Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library.
Who directed Badye, the Storyteller?
Badye, the Storyteller (1977) was directed by Jean Rouch and Inoussa Ousseini.