Souleyman Koli

In the middle of a drought, Pétanqui - who is responsible for the distribution of food to the population - enjoys a good life, a nice house, lovers and an official car. His son returns from France with a Law degree, and although he does not approve of his father’s lifestyle, he decides to defend him in court when he is accused of embezzlement. His defence becomes a strong attack on civil servants and members of government who take advantage of their situation. After all, his father is the lesser evil of a state of generalized corruption.

Deux enfants africains, Oulé et son amie Léna, sont vendus comme esclaves à un puissant seigneur des hautes terres. Léna raconte... Au village de Pama, sur les terres de Baoulé, hommes et lions vivaient en paix, les premiers sous la protection des seconds. Le même jour, naquirent Oulé, fils du chef Moko Kaouro, et Sirga, fille de Ouara la reine des lions. La brousse décida qu'ils seraient frère et soeur...