The Wind (1983)
Two Malian teenagers, Bah and Batrou, from different backgrounds, meet at secondary school. Bah is the descendent of a great tribal chieftain. Batrous father, a provincial military governor, represents the new ruling power. The two teenagers are part of a generation that rejects the established order and challenges the society in which they live.
Director: Souleymane Cissé
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: September 24, 1983
Cast
- Fousseyni Sissoko - Bah
- Goundo Guissé - Batrou
- Balla Moussa Keita - Le Gouverneur Sangaré
- Ismaila Sarr - le grand-père de Bah
- Omou Diarra - La Troisième épouse
- Ismaila Ciss - Seydou
- Massitan Ballo - La mère de Bah
- Dioncounda Kone - La grand-mère de Bah
- Yacouba Samabaly - La commissaire de police
- Dounamba Dany Coulibaly - La femme Peul
Screenplay
Cinematography: Étienne Carton de Grammont
Editing: Andrée Davanture
Production: Les Films Cissé
Country: Mali
Language: Bamanankan
Original Language: bm
Keywords
post-colonial, mali, west african
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wind about?
- Two Malian teenagers, Bah and Batrou, from different backgrounds, meet at secondary school. Bah is the descendent of a great tribal chieftain. Batrous father, a provincial military governor, represents the new ruling power. The two teenagers are part of a generation that rejects the established order and challenges the society in which they live.
- Who directed The Wind?
- The Wind was directed by Souleymane Cissé.
- Who stars in The Wind?
- The Wind stars Fousseyni Sissoko, Goundo Guissé, Balla Moussa Keita, Ismaila Sarr, Omou Diarra, Ismaila Ciss.
- How long is The Wind?
- The Wind has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Wind?
- The Wind is a Drama film.
- Where was The Wind produced?
- The Wind was produced in Mali.