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.
Issaka Sawadogo Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Issaka Sawadogo reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 43 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Issaka Sawadogo's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 21% of Issaka Sawadogo's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Grill, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Issaka Sawadogo Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Issaka Sawadogo's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Issaka Sawadogo has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Les Trois Lascars 2 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2026 | The Site | Ousmane | Average | 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 | Hit | 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 | Hotel 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 43 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Issaka Sawadogo?
Other notable films include "Io Capitano", "Re \ Entry", and "Maman".