A sumptuous dinner is hosted by an African leader and his wife for powerful international guests. As a young boy watches in silence, the Chef unveils the main dish: a slab of meat shaped like Africa. Each guest cuts their share as greed and tension rise. Through this silent tableau, The People’s Blood reveals the moral decay behind global politics and the exploitation of a continent.
Irène Tassembédo is an internationally recognized Burkinabè choreographer, educator, and cultural leader whose work has played an important role in the development of contemporary African dance and artistic training.
Solo Ouedraogo is a Burkinabè-American writer, director, producer, and film professional.
A graduate of Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts in the United States, he is a member of IATSE Local 52 in New York and has worked on major American film and television productions.
To strengthen West Africa’s cinema workforce by connecting local talent with professional production knowledge, technical standards, and international industry experience.