Restored master from the original negative

Badiaga follows the rules of a classical tragedy.
A three year old girl is abandoned on a food market and is sheltered and raised by a deaf and dumb vagrant. They develop a very strong bond. Badiaga daydreams about becoming a famous singer, and listens in total fascination to the artists who sing in the different cafes where she wanders. One day she has the chance of singing on the radio a song which becomes a national hit. From that moment onwards, she holds a nonstop succession of concerts. In love with her career, she refuses any romantic relations and searches desperately for her origins. This story was inspired by the life of Beti-Beti, a legendary Cameroon singer.

Cast
Justine Sengue, Alexandre Zanga

Director: Jean-Pierre Dikongué Pipa

1987, Cameroon, Drama, 1h41min, color

Versions: Original version and with English subtitles.

Production Company: Cameroun Spectacles

Distributor:
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