Mali Twist
Original title: Twist à Bamako
6.4/ 10IMDb6.436
20222h 9m
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- DDiouc Koma
- IIssaka Sawadogo
- AAhmed Dramé
- BBakary Diombera
- BBen Sultan
- YYoussouf Djaoro
- AAlassane Gueye
- SSaabo Balde
- SStéphane Bak
- AAlicia Da Luz Gomes
Crew
- Director
- Robert Guédiguian
- Writers
- Gilles Taurand, Robert Guédiguian
- Producers
- Robert Guédiguian, Yanick Létourneau, Angèle Diabang, Marc Bordure
- Production
- Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, Peripheria Productions, Karoninka, France 3 Cinéma, Canal+ International
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mali Twist rated?
Mali Twist has an audience rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 36 votes.
Who directed Mali Twist?
Mali Twist was directed by Robert Guédiguian.
When was Mali Twist released?
Mali Twist was released in 2022.