Twist à Bamako

Mali Twist

Mali, 1960. The youth of Bamako dance the twist to rock and roll music newly imported from the West and dream of political renewal. Samba, a young socialist, falls for spirited Lara during one of his missions to the bush. To escape her forced marriage, she secretly flees with him to the city. But Lara’s husband won’t let them be and the Revolution soon brings painful disillusions as they dream of a future together.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
129 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
129 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 5, 2022
Season
2022
Average Score
64%
Mean Score
64%
Ratings
37
Popularity
37
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, Peripheria Productions, Karoninka, France 3 Cinéma, Canal+ International
Genres
Drama
Country
CA
English
Mali Twist

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Description

Mali, 1960. The youth of Bamako dance the twist to rock and roll music newly imported from the West and dream of political renewal. Samba, a young socialist, falls for spirited Lara during one of his missions to the bush. To escape her forced marriage, she secretly flees with him to the city. But Lara’s husband won’t let them be and the Revolution soon brings painful disillusions as they dream of a future together.

Immersion

Japanese

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Staff

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