Movies and TvShows featuring "griot" theme.

In a prison in Ivory Coast, a young man is forced to become a storyteller during the Night of the Kings, a night when the red moon appears. As he weaves his story, he must navigate through betrayal, violence, and the magical realm of the prison's inhabitants.

It is an ordinary afternoon for young Mabo Keïta, at home, in Burkina Faso (West Africa). While his parents are taking a nap, he reads a schoolbook on the front porch when a stranger - an elderly man carrying his own hammock - appears for an unexpected visit. It turns out that the old man is a griot, a West African musician/entertainer whose performances include tribal histories and genealogies. The position of a griot is a time-honored one and passed down from father to son for many generations.

The movie shows the rise and fall of a cruel and despotic village chief Guimba, and his son Jangine in a fictional village in the Sahel of Mali.

The adventures of a legendary hero who, dazzled by the beauty of a princess in the hand asks. This imposes several trials he emerges victorious. Only death will eventually bring the two young men.

Djembefola is a captivating documentary that delves into the life and music of Mamady Keïta, a renowned master of the djembe, a West African drum. Through interviews, performances, and stunning visuals, the film provides a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of West Africa and the importance of the djembe in its musical traditions.