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Mali Twist (2022)

Movie ★ 6.4 129 min

Drama

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.

Robert Guédiguian Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 5, 2022
Runtime
129 min
Budget
$4.6M
IMDb
tt14055038
Country
, , Senegal
Language
, , Bambara
Studio
, Peripheria Productions, Karoninka,

Themes

Cast

Stéphane Bak Stéphane Bak Samba Touré Alicia Da Luz Gomes Alicia Da Luz Gomes Lara Diouc Koma Diouc Koma Namori Issaka Sawadogo Issaka Sawadogo Lassana Bakary Diombera Bakary Diombera Badian Alassane Gueye Maliki Ben Sultan Ben Sultan Boubakar Youssouf Djaoro Youssouf Djaoro Le chef du village Ahmed Dramé Ahmed Dramé Bakary Saabo Balde Saabo Balde Jules

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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.
When was Mali Twist released?
Mali Twist is a 2022 drama film.
Where can I watch Mali Twist?
You can watch Mali Twist with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.