Dreams of Dust
2008, French. Directed by Laurent Salgues.
Nigerian farmer Mocktar comes to Essakane, a dusty gold mining camp in Burkina Faso, seeking work. Haunted by a tragedy-laden past, Mocktar stoically adapts to the horrid working conditions of his fellow miners. Enter the beautiful widow Coumba, who shares Mocktar's endurance but dreams of a better life.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 30 January 2008
- Original title
- Rêves de poussière
- Country
- Burkina Faso, France, Canada
- Written by
- Laurent Salgues
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Dreams of Dust runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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Who directed Dreams of Dust?
Dreams of Dust (2008) was directed by Laurent Salgues and stars Makena Diop, Rasmané Ouédraogo, Adama Ouédraogo.