Rent Bamako (2006)
3.4 of 5 from 77 ratings
1h 52min
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- Synopsis:
- Set in the courtyard of a mud-walled house in Bamako, the capital city of Mali, the intimate personal story of an African couple on the verge of breaking up is told alongside a very public political trial - African civil society spokesmen have taken proceedings against the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, whose disastrous policies they blame for Africa's debt-ridden troubles. Amidst the impassioned testimonies and pleas for social justice, everyday life goes on in the courtyard. Full of colour, music and vitality. 'Bamako' combines gripping drama and sharp satire to create an inspirational, often humorous and sometimes moving insight into contemporary Africa.
- Actors:
- Aïssa Maïga, Tiécoura Traoré, Maimouna Hélène Diarra, Balla Habib Dembélé, Djénéba Koné, Hamadoun Kassogué, William Bourdon, Mamadou Kanouté, Gabriel Magma Konate, Aminata Traoré, Danny Glover, Elia Suleiman, Abderrahmane Sissako, Jean-Henri Roger, Zeka Laplaine, Assa Badiallo Souko, Zegué Bamba, Dramane Bassaro, Ferdinand Batsimba, Boissou Berthé
- Directors:
- Abderrahmane Sissako
- Writers:
- Abderrahmane Sissako
- Studio:
- Artificial Eye Film Company Ltd.
- Genres:
- Drama
- Countries:
- France
