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[...] To respond to this cultural ambition, several initiatives have been put in place to structure and dynamize the Burkinabé film industry with the ultimate goal that it best represents Burkinabé culture without overlooking its economic ambitions. This results from a joint commitment of public and private actors who have worked to create major cultural institutions and events, thus contributing to the development and perpetuation of the sector. On this matter DAKOURE (2022) quotes ZIDA (2018) : « In 1970, several measures were taken [ . [...]
[...] What are, in your opinion, the factors that promote the integration and enhancement of cultural heritage in Burkinabé cinema (training, funding, inspiration, cultural policy, etc.)? 9. Do you think you are sufficiently supported by current cultural policies in this heritage mission? 10. What are the obstacles you encounter when you want to valorize cultural heritage in your films? 11. Have you ever been faced with reluctances (communities, cultural guarantors, etc.) to film certain aspects of the heritage? 12. In your opinion, is the dissemination of heritage films ensured? What are the gaps? [...]
[...] Paragraph II: analysis of the results of the survey and semi-directed interviews The integration of cultural heritage in Burkinabé cinematographic representations Table opinion on the valorization of Burkinabé cultural heritage by cinema Target Questions submitted Effectif surveyed YES NO YES Response Rate Cinematographers Have you ever integrated, or highlighted one or more elements of Burkinabè cultural heritage in a film? (Local language, tradition, traditional know-how)? 27 24 1 96% Cinephiles/ Viewers 1.Have you ever learned something about Burkinabè cultural heritage through a Burkinabè film? 126 125 1 99.21% Source: field survey results May-June 2025 The survey results reveal a largely positive perception regarding the integration of cultural heritage in Burkinabè cinematographic works of responding filmmakers claim to have already integrated, or highlighted one or more elements of Burkinabè cultural heritage in a film. [...]
[...] However, several obstacles hinder this dynamic: weakness of funding, low dissemination of works, reluctance of certain traditional guarantors, and the fragility of the film heritage itself. To overcome these difficulties, solutions have been proposed to strengthen the contributory part of cinema to the preservation of Burkinabè cultural heritage. Keywords: Cinema, preservation, cultural transmission, Cultural heritage. INTRODUCTION In a globalized world where cultural influences intersect and where Western models dominate the screens, local cultures are often relegated to the background and threatened with disappearance. [...]
[...] Section VII : Generalization and suggestions Paragraph Attempt to generalize the results Although this research primarily focuses on the case of Burkina Faso, the results obtained can be applied to other African contexts where the stakes of valuing cultural heritage through cinema are similar. Similarly, the challenges identified, such as the lack of funding for example, are recurring in many African countries, particularly those in sub-Saharan Africa. Similarly, the richness of oral traditions, rituals, skills, and artistic expressions is a constant in many African societies. [...]
