Yeelen is a 1987 Malian film written, directed and produced by Souleymane Cissé. It is filmed in the Bambara and Fula languages, and is based on a legend told by the Bambara people. From Wikipedia
The Malian director, known for his groundbreaking work in African cinema and Cannes-winning film 'Yeelen,' passed away in Bamako after a career spanning over five decades.
