Bogo Ja
Soussaba Cissé
2020 - 52 min - Vidéo Full HD - Couleur - Mali

"Bogo Ja" follows for five months five women, Rokia, Sali, Aminata, Mariama and Djénébou, in their daily life in the village of Siby in Mali. Why these women? Why this village? They are the living heritage of an ancestral tradition: the decoration of houses.
Every year, for a month, they become exceptional artists. Several hundred women participate in the art and architecture competition for Bogo Ja decorated houses by painting more than 400 houses.
But beyond the competition, what are their realities? Their dreams? What do all these works mean? Why are these paintings only done by women? Where did their inspiration come from? What do their families think? What impact on the community? Can we talk about art?
Let's explore these exceptional women and their know-how that has endured for millennia. The film "Bogo Ja" is a journey into immersion with these five women.