A Certain Morning (Un Certain Matin) 

This is a short film (15 minutes) written and directed by Fanta Régina Nacro. It was the first dramatic film made by a woman from Burkina Faso.

The scenery reminded me of Chad. The story may seem far-fetched to anyone that knows Africa only from being on a trek or staying in a hunting lodge. But to anyone that has lived in the rural lands of Africa’s center, it will make good sense.

In any case, I thought it was well done. I’m going to check out some other of her movies.

You can watch A Certain Morning here on the Criterion Channel.

About Fanta Régina Nacro…

Since the release of A Certain Morning in 1992, Fanta Régina Nacro has made a number of short films that tackle issues like the AIDS epidemic in Africa. They have won many international awards and have been hailed as representing the “African New Wave.”

Click here to watch an interview with Necro (in French) about The Night of Truth (La Nuit de la Vérité), her first feature film.