Sia, the Myth of the Python (2001)

Kaya Maghan, the despotic king of Wagadou, follows the instructions of his priest by ordering the religious sacrifice to the Python God of Sia Yatabaree, the virgin daughter of a notable family. A gift of gold equivalent to Sia’s weight is given to her family as compensation for surrendering their daughter for the sacrifice. However, Sia runs away and finds shelter in the home of a mad prophet who has railed against the king. The king orders his top general to locate Sia, but the general is conflicted since Sia was engaged to marry his nephew, Mamadi, who is in battle on behalf of the kingdom. Mamadi returns and joins his uncle to do battle against the Python God. - Wikipedia, accessed 31 July 2021

Released Oct. 1, 2001 96 min 13+

Genres: Drama

Keywords: mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.village-idiot, imdb.revolt, imdb.based-on-play, imdb.rape, imdb.superstition, imdb.human-sacrifice, imdb.insanity

Watch Providers: Kanopy

Production Companies: Sahélis Productions, Les Productions de la Lanterne

Country: Bermuda
Production Countries: Burkina Faso, France
Languages: Bambara