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Short film / Burkina Faso

Malaïka, patrimoine culturel d'une nation

Through Malaïka, an adolescent with albinism, and a companion artificial intelligence, the film examines cultural heritage and contemporary technology.

Credits & connections

  • Director: Serge Dimitri Pitroipa Officially verified

    FESPACO 2025 animation selection attributes "Malaïka, patrimoine culturel d'une nation" to the named director. Full end-credit verification and alternative spellings remain pending.

    Sourcefespaco.bffespaco.bf — Reference: en/fespaco/sections/official competition/animation sectionfespaco.bf/en/fespaco/sections/official-competition/animation-section/ · New tab

Source credits: Serge Dimitri Pitroipa

Setting and cultural context

FESPACO festival catalogue identifies director with Burkina Faso; that may indicate national affiliation, not necessarily all co-production countries. No unsourced setting inferred.

Where to watch

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