Bamako

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Play Time: 115 mins
Drama
Bamako

Overview:
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.

Status: Released (2007-02-23)
Awards:4 wins & 2 nominations
BoxOffice:$112,351
Screen:Abderrahmane Sissako
Productions: Archipel 33>35, Chinguitty Films, Mali Images, ARTE, Louverture Films
Production Countries: France, Mali, United States of America
Spoken Languages: עִבְרִית, Français, Bamanankan, English
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There's a bit of a sub-plot going on here between singer "Melé" (Aïssa Maiga) and her husband "Chaka" (Tiécoura Traoré) but the main thrust of this - interestingly carried out entirely in French - is a makeshift court hearing in their backyard in which an attempt is being made to hol ....

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