The Court (2006)

The Court (2006) poster

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.

Director: Abderrahmane Sissako
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 115 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Jacques Besse
Editing: Nadia ben Rachid, Pauline Casalis
Production: Archipel 33>35, Chinguitty Films, Mali Images, ARTE, Louverture Films
Country: France, Mali, United States of America
Language: Bamanankan, English, Français, עִבְרִית
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $111,000
Original Language: fr

Keywords

africa, colonialism, mali

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Court 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 financial institutions. The trial takes place in Bamako, in the yard of a house, among its inhabitants.
Who directed The Court?
The Court was directed by Abderrahmane Sissako.
Who stars in The Court?
The Court stars Aïssa Maïga, Tiécoura Traoré, Maimouna Hélène Diarra, Balla Habib Dembélé, Djénéba Koné, Hamadoun Kassogué.
How long is The Court?
The Court has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
What genre is The Court?
The Court is a Drama film.
What is the budget of The Court?
The Court had a budget of $2M.
How much did The Court gross?
The Court grossed $111,000 worldwide.
Where was The Court produced?
The Court was produced in France, Mali, United States of America.