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Bamako (2007)

Movie ★ 7.0 115 min

Drama

Caught in the stranglehold of debt and structural adjustment, Africa is fighting for its survival. In the face of disaster, representatives of African society bring an action against international financial institutions. The trial takes place in Bamako, in the yard of a house, among its inhabitants.

Abderrahmane Sissako Director Abderrahmane Sissako Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 23, 2007
Runtime
115 min
Budget
$2.0M
Box office
$111,000
IMDb
tt0814666
Country
, Mali,
Language
, , Bambara
Studio
, Chinguitty Films, Mali Images,

Themes

Cast

Aïssa Maïga Aïssa Maïga Melé Tiécoura Traoré Chaka Maimouna Hélène Diarra Maimouna Hélène Diarra Saramba Balla Habib Dembélé Falaï Djénéba Koné Djénéba Koné La soeur de Chaka Hamadoun Kassogué Hamadoun Kassogué Le journaliste William Bourdon William Bourdon Avocat partie civile Aïssata Tall Sall Avocat des parties civiles Mamadou Kanouté Avocat de la défense Gabriel Magma Konate La procureur Aminata Traoré Témoin 2 Danny Glover Danny Glover Cow-boy Elia Suleiman Elia Suleiman Cow-boy Abderrahmane Sissako Abderrahmane Sissako Cow-boy Jean-Henri Roger Jean-Henri Roger Cow-boy Zeka Laplaine Zeka Laplaine Cow-boy Hamèye Mahalmadane Le président du jury Roland Rappaport Avocat de la défense

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bamako about?
Caught in the stranglehold of debt and structural adjustment, Africa is fighting for its survival. In the face of disaster, representatives of African society bring an action against international financial institutions. The trial takes place in Bamako, in the yard of a house, among its inhabitants.
Who directed Bamako?
Bamako was directed by Abderrahmane Sissako.
Who stars in Bamako?
Bamako stars Aïssa Maïga, Tiécoura Traoré, Maimouna Hélène Diarra, Balla Habib Dembélé.
When was Bamako released?
Bamako is a 2007 drama film.
Where can I watch Bamako?
You can watch Bamako with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.