Aïssa Maïga, Habibou Dembele, Maimouna H?l?ne Diarra
Caught in the stranglehold of debt and structural adjustment, the African continent is fighting for its survival. In the face of this disaster, representatives of African society bring an action again...( read more
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DVD Release Date: March 25, 2008
Stats: 94 reviews
This somewhat long-winded story about the marginalization and exploitation of the african nation using symbolism and testimony from the people who know it best; the african society.
well just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a really powerful movie 2 watch its a really strange movie 2 watch but its really enjoyable 2 watch as well...its got a really good cast of actors/actressess throguhout this movie..i think that the director of this Dra...( read more)
A current issue told from the point of view of the people who face it everyday. Story is very touching, just a tad too long and distant is some parts. I don't know much about the director to fully understand what is trying to tell or where his views stand. Still a must see just f...( read more)
I'm not racist. i just never showed much attention to african movies. No offence.
Generally unengaging but interesting film on third world debt. It's touted as one of the finer examples of new african cinema dealing with the IMF and other similar matter, anti-american allegory subtext included with an unusual cameo by Danny Glover, but since it tackles the sub...( read more)
Bamako is a work of cool intelligence and profound anger, a long, dense, argument that is also a haunting visual poem.
I'm going to catch this film when it comes to town in Oct 2007. Around 2000 I watched "La Vie Sur Terre" by the same director/writer and it was a great film. IMDB Link here: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0157160/. If you've ever wondered what life may be like in desolate/isolated cities in Africa or other parts of the world and how the people there deal with awareness of the conveniences of the modern world, have a look at that film. It was part of the "2000 Seen By" which has other great pieces including "Midnight" with Walter Salles.
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