A great movie from Burkina Faso, this is a true African film, replete with sprawling landscapes, rustic rituals and hardened men, along with which it also manages to narrate a tale of love, family, incest and honor. Stylistically simple, the music is soothing on the ears and the camera frames sparkle with the director's masterful handling. It is a story that has been repeated a million times, but the magic of the setting and the freshness of the culture elevates it to a far greater level. The acting is great, as none of them are professionals, and the pace is deliberate and compelling. It all comes together to give a beautiful and natural picture of life in all its elegance and futility.
Review of The Law
