God's Gift

apexa

The simplicity and minimalism of conflict reminds one of Ozu and is probably the calmest film I've seen after Ozu's films. Interestingly Ozu was mediating on subtle conflict in a post-war Japan whereas Kabore was mediating on the same in a pre-colonial Africa. Still both are able to masterfully illustrate that sense of minimalist conflict.

Andrew Miller

Would love to see this again-- first came across it in the early 90s, when my sense of cinematic time was being stretched by Rivette, Wenders, etc. I think I missed some of the nuance at the time.

smndvdcl

Flashback within a flashback used in 80s African cinema - superb.

El Biffo

"Spirits...could make girls into boys. Do you believe that?" "Yes, spirits are powerful."

Royce Jr.

3.5 - Dramatic as it starts, meditative as it goes