Issaka Sawadogo
ActingAbout Issaka Sawadogo
Isaka Sawadogo (born 1966), sometimes credited as Issaka Sawadogo, is a Burkinabé actor. He is most noted for his performances in the Canadian film Diego Star, for which he received a Prix Jutra nomination for Best Actor at the 16th Jutra Awards in 2014, and the Dutch film The Paradise Suite, for which he won the Golden Calf for Best Actor at the 2016 Netherlands Film Festival. In 2020, he appeared in a supporting role in Philippe Lacôte's film Night of the Kings (La Nuit des rois). In 2021 he played the lead role in Jorge Camarotti's short film Ousmane. Source: Article "Isaka Sawadogo" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Issaka Sawadogo reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 42 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Issaka Sawadogo's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 19% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Issaka Sawadogo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Grill, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Issaka Sawadogo Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Issaka Sawadogo's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Issaka Sawadogo.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Site | Ousmane | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | No Chains, No Masters | Yoro | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Maman | Nathan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Casting Call | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Hood Witch | Ahmed | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Grill | Driss (Taxi driver) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Io Capitano | Martin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Time Out | Hamousin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Mercy | Boubakar | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | In His Shadow | Ousmane | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Mali Twist | Lassana | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Three Scoundrels | Idriss | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Song of the Rifles | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Ousmane | Ousmane | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Cool Abdoul | Azziz | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Night of the Kings | Nivaquine | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Adú | Kabila | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Re \ Entry | Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Par-delà les nuages – Le cinéma de Marion Hänsel | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Lamb | Covjek / Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Quand sort la recluse | Mathias | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Walter | Walter | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Legend of Black Snake | Le Djinn | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Belleville Cop | Abdoulaye | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Yesterday | Gabriel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Animal | Jawak | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | White People | Josef | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Paradise Suite | Yaya | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Samba | Jonas Karanoto | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Soleils | The Fulani | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Into Thin Air | Agymah | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The New World | Luc | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Diego Star | Traoré | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Cabo | Salif | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Arash | Matthew | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Invader | Amadou / Obama | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Swooni | Amadou, Joyeux's father | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Home for Christmas | Bintu's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Sounds of Sand | Rahne | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Exoticore | Tambiga | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Black Lapp | Faren | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Ballen i øyet | Mannlig sykepleier | Flop | Similar → |
Issaka Sawadogo - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Issaka Sawadogo?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Issaka Sawadogo is "Grill" with a rating of 9.5/10.
How many movies has Issaka Sawadogo acted in?
Issaka Sawadogo has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Issaka Sawadogo?
Other notable films include "Io Capitano", "Re \ Entry", and "Maman".