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Tilaï (12A) + Les parias du cinéma + Introduction by Awa Konaté

Hidden Figures: Idrissa Ouédraogo

,Barbican Cinema 2
Still image from Tilaī

Forbidden love shakes a rural community in Idrissa Ouédraogo’s searing drama, considered by many critics to be the director’s masterpiece.

Set in a village of the precolonial past, Tilaï (The Law) is about a forbidden love affair and the deadly consequences for all involved. After an extended absence Saga returns to home to discover that his father has wed Nogma — his promised bride who is now his stepmother.

Still in love, they begin an affair which according to the laws of the village is incestuous, leading to a decision to flee to start a new life together. Tilaï  won the Jury Grand Prize at the 1990 edition of the Cannes Film Festival and the Grand Prize at the 1991 edition of FESPACO.

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Barbican Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.