Bamako
Originally released in 2006. Bamako is a drama film. directed by Abderrahmane Sissako.
Starring Aïssa Maïga, Tiécoura Traoré, and Maimouna Hélène Diarra
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 21, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (40 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$111K
0.1x return
Language
BM
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Aïssa Maïga
as Melé
Tiécoura Traoré
as Chaka
Maimouna Hélène Diarra
as Saramba
Balla Habib Dembélé
as Falaï
Djénéba Koné
as La soeur de Chaka
Hamadoun Kassogué
as Le journaliste
William Bourdon
as Avocat partie civile
Aïssata Tall Sall
as Avocat des parties civiles
Mamadou Kanouté
as Avocat de la défense
Gabriel Magma Konate
as La procureur
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- BM
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $111,000
Production Companies
- Archipel 33>35
- Chinguitty Films
- Mali Images
- ARTE
- Louverture Films
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 ...
Who directed Bamako?
Bamako was directed by Abderrahmane Sissako.
How long is Bamako?
Bamako has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Bamako released?
Bamako was released on June 21, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bamako?
The main cast of Bamako includes Aïssa Maïga, Tiécoura Traoré, Maimouna Hélène Diarra, Balla Habib Dembélé, Djénéba Koné.