Life on Earth (1998)
A personal reflection on the state of Africa
Just before the turn of the 21st century, Dramane, a Malian who lives in Paris, returns to his family's African village to visit his father. After biking around the town, Dramane realizes how different and stagnated his village is compared to the ever-changing modern world, especially at the dawn of a new millennium. While home, Dramane strikes up a friendship with beautiful villager Nana, with whom he contemplates the future. The film earned Sissako awards at the Fribourg International Film Festival, the Ouagadougou Panafrican Film and Television Festival and the San Francisco International Film Festival.
Director: Abderrahmane Sissako
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: July 1, 1998
Cast
- Abderrahmane Sissako - Dramane
- Nana Baby - La jeune fille
- Mohamed Sissako - Le Pére
- Bourama Coulibaly - Le Photographe
- Keita Bina Gaousso - Le Receveur Poste
- Mahamadou Dramé - L'Opérateur Poste
- Moussa Fofana - L'invité Radio
- Keita Kagny - L'ami du photographe
- Madlaye Traoré - Le Coiffeur
- Solo Diarra - Le Client
Screenplay
Cinematography: Jacques Besse
Editing: Nadia ben Rachid
Production: PROCIREP, Haut et Court, La Sept-Arte, CNC
Country: Mali, France, Mauritania
Language: Bamanankan, Français
Original Language: fr
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Life on Earth about?
- Just before the turn of the 21st century, Dramane, a Malian who lives in Paris, returns to his family's African village to visit his father. After biking around the town, Dramane realizes how different and stagnated his village is compared to the ever-changing modern world, especially at the dawn of a new millennium. While home, Dramane strikes up a friendship with beautiful villager Nana, with whom he contemplates the future. The film earned Sissako awards at the Fribourg International Film Festival, the Ouagadougou Panafrican Film and Television Festival and the San Francisco International Film Festival.
- Who directed Life on Earth?
- Life on Earth was directed by Abderrahmane Sissako.
- Who stars in Life on Earth?
- Life on Earth stars Abderrahmane Sissako, Nana Baby, Mohamed Sissako, Bourama Coulibaly, Keita Bina Gaousso, Mahamadou Dramé.
- How long is Life on Earth?
- Life on Earth has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is Life on Earth?
- Life on Earth is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Life on Earth produced?
- Life on Earth was produced in Mali, France, Mauritania.