Baldé Alhassane, Guinée, 2024
SYNOPSIS
Aissatou, a 9-year-old girl, loses her mother in a tragic road accident that also leaves her father blind. Left alone with him, she dreams of going to school but is forced to help him beg on the streets for survival.
BIOFILMOGRAPHIE
Baldé Alhassane is a Guinean filmmaker committed to telling human-centered stories that highlight social injustices and resilience. His works explore themes of childhood struggles, family bonds, and survival in difficult circumstances. Baddjo an on is his latest film, shedding light on the harsh realities faced by vulnerable children.