Accra:The documentary film "Kiidga, the Cry of the 333 Hills" was screened at the Faso Cultural Center, capturing the attention of attendees, including Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Oudraogo and several government officials. The film details the resistance of the kingdom of Boussouma against the French colonial invasion in October 1896.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the 70-minute documentary, directed by Ismaël Compaor, is presented in the local language Mooré with French subtitles. It highlights the significant events of the historical resistance and pays homage to those who stood against colonial forces. The title "Kiidga," meaning "where there were many deaths," refers to part of the Nakamb river, while "333 hills" signifies the geographical features of the Boussouma kingdom.

Prime Minister Oudraogo praised the film for its role in reconstructing national history, emphasizing its importance in rewriting Burkina Faso's past. He expressed that this initiative is part of a broader effort to produce memorial works and integrate such historical events into educational materials for young people.

The event also featured the signing of the book "Burkina Faso, Land of Resistance The Heroic Struggle of the People Against the French Invasion." This 219-page book, authored by Burkinabè researchers, draws on archival materials and scholarly work, and is enriched with photographs, tables, and maps. It aims to shed light on the resistance fighters and the often-overlooked historical figures and communities.

Minister of Communication and Culture Gilbert Oudraogo underscored the importance of creating a historical narrative based on Burkina Faso's own sources and research. He stressed the need to tell the country's own story, celebrate its heroes, and preserve its cultural memory.