Idrissa Ouédraogo
CameroonfilmmakerMaleb. 20228.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Idrissa Ouédraogo was a prominent Burkinabé filmmaker known for his significant contributions to African cinema, particularly through his acclaimed films such as 'Tilai', 'Yaba', and 'La colère des dieux'. His work often explored themes of cultural identity, social issues, and the human experience, earning him recognition and awards, including the prestigious Yennenga Golden Stallion at the FESPACO film festival in 1991. Ouédraogo's storytelling and stylistic approaches have influenced a generation of filmmakers in Africa and beyond, making him a key figure in the cinematic landscape.
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Idrissa Ouédraogo praised the efforts of the authorities for the sanitation of the local market.
Lutte contre la fraude :plus de cinquante tonnes avec une valeur marchande estime a plus de cent millions de francs de produits impropres à la consommation réduites en cendres à Ouahigouya
Burkina Faso· 2026-08-02
Dr Idrissa Ouédraogo emphasized the importance of efforts made over the past twenty years in agricultural innovations.
Sénégal : 20 ans d’innovations agricoles passés au crible pour accélérer la souveraineté alimentaireCameroon· 2026-07-23
Idrissa Ouédraogo's money transfer shop was severely damaged when a vehicle crashed into it.
Micro-assurance au Burkina Faso: un outil d’inclusion financière en quête d’adhésionBurkina Faso· 2026-01-22
Idrissa Ouédraogo stated that the partnership will help SOTRACO achieve its urban mobility goals.
Programme national de volontariat-SOTRACO: une convention de partenariat signéeBurkina Faso· 2025-10-28
Idrissa Ouedraogo has been appointed as Chargé de mission in the Ministry of Agriculture.
Caisse des Dépôts et d’Investissements du Burkina Faso : un résultat net bénéficiaire de 916 368 096 F CFABurkina Faso· 2025-07-17
Idrissa Ouédraogo won a gold medal in the exhibition Art de la table category.
Gastronomie : le Burkina Faso décroche 3 médailles d’or au FIGI 2025Burkina Faso· 2025-05-27
Idrissa Ouédraogo is mentioned as a notable filmmaker whose works have contributed to the recognition of African cinema.
Moussa Alex Sawadogo, ex-délégué général du FESPACO : « cette 29e édition était celle de la confirmation et de tous les défis »Burkina Faso· 2025-04-29
Idrissa Ouédraogo is celebrated as a maestro of African cinema and has significantly impacted the film industry in Burkina Faso.
Littérature : Le cinéaste burkinabè Idrissa Ouédraogo, sujet d’un essaiBurkina Faso· 2025-02-26
