Mali Twist (2022)

Mali Twist (2022) poster

Mali, 1960. The youth of Bamako dance the twist to rock and roll music newly imported from the West and dream of political renewal. Samba, a young socialist, falls for spirited Lara during one of his missions to the bush. To escape her forced marriage, she secretly flees with him to the city. But Lara’s husband won’t let them be and the Revolution soon brings painful disillusions as they dream of a future together.

Director: Robert Guédiguian
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 129 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Olivier Alary
Cinematography: Pierre Milon
Editing: Bernard Sasia
Production: Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, Peripheria Productions, Karoninka, France 3 Cinéma, Canal+ International
Country: Canada, France, Senegal
Language: Wolof, Français, Bamanankan
Budget: $5M
Original Language: fr

Keywords

historical

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mali Twist about?
Mali, 1960. The youth of Bamako dance the twist to rock and roll music newly imported from the West and dream of political renewal. Samba, a young socialist, falls for spirited Lara during one of his missions to the bush. To escape her forced marriage, she secretly flees with him to the city. But Lara’s husband won’t let them be and the Revolution soon brings painful disillusions as they dream of a future together.
Who directed Mali Twist?
Mali Twist was directed by Robert Guédiguian.
Who stars in Mali Twist?
Mali Twist stars Stéphane Bak, Alicia Da Luz Gomes, Diouc Koma, Issaka Sawadogo, Bakary Diombera, Alassane Gueye.
How long is Mali Twist?
Mali Twist has a runtime of 2h 9m (129 minutes).
What genre is Mali Twist?
Mali Twist is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Mali Twist?
Mali Twist had a budget of $5M.
Where was Mali Twist produced?
Mali Twist was produced in Canada, France, Senegal.