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Mali Twist (2022)

Original title: Twist à Bamako

2022-01-05 · 2h 9m · FR
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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.

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Robert GuédiguianDirector
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Stéphane BakStéphane BakSamba TouréAlicia Da Luz GomesAlicia Da Luz GomesDiouc KomaDiouc KomaIssaka SawadogoIssaka SawadogoLassanaBakary DiomberaBakary DiomberaAlassane GueyeAlassane GueyeBen SultanBen SultanSaabo BaldeSaabo BaldeJules

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityHistoricalDialogue densityDramaDirector preference184949Actor preference184935 · 1584758 · 114231Country preferenceCa

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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.

How long is Mali Twist?

Mali Twist has a runtime of 129 minutes.

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