ABDERRAHMANE SISSAKO | MALI, FRANCE, USA | 2006 | 115 MIN | NR | FRENCH, BAMBARA, ENGLISH
A riveting narrative blending daily life in Mali’s capital with an intense trial, where a community scrutinizes international financial institutions for their detrimental impact on the continent.
Cast: Aïssa Maïga, Tiécoura Traoré, Maimouna Hélène Diarra
Part of the Philadelphia Film Society's Echoes of the Land: Chronicles of West Africa series.
Engrossing narratives that reflect West Africa’s cultural wealth, exploring its socio-political intricacies and interpersonal dynamics while embracing the region’s linguistic diversity with profound artistic depth and unyielding authenticity.