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The Golden Ball (1994)

Movie ★ 7.3 90 min

Comedy

The Golden Ball is a wonderful children's film that tells of a young boy's dream of being a soccer player. Whenever a match is broadcast live in the village of Makono, Bandian and his brother keep their ears to the transistor radio, spinning a picture of the game from the announcer's commentary much as they fantasize themselves on the field. A gift of a real soccer ball, which Bandian paints gold, like a magical object involves him in a series of adventures which bring him in reach of his dream, but which also require him to make difficult choices.

Cheik Doukouré Director Martin Brossollet Writer Cheik Doukouré Writer David Carayan Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 13, 1994
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0109201
Country
, Guinea
Language
Studio
Chrysalide Films, , , Bako Productions

Cast

Aboubacar Sidiki Sumah Bandian Aboubacar Kolta Bouba Agnès Soral Agnès Soral Isabella Habib Hammoud Bechir Mody Sory Barry Radio Kankan Salif Keita Salif Keita Karim Mariam Kaba Mariam Kaba Fanta Keita Alama Old Moussa (Bandian's Father) Lanfia Kouyaté Sara Sara, the witch doctor Sabou Doumbouya Kani, the stepmother Mamadi Kourouma Sylla Fatoumata Kaba Fatoumata Kaba The School Teacher Théoplile Soulé Napo the Plastics Merchant Ibrahima Kaba the Shoemaker Amadou Diakité the mechanic Lamine Kouyaté Lamine Kouyaté the Timber Merchant Jean-Yves Asselin police officer Roger To Thanh Hien Roissy, the taxi driver

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Golden Ball about?
The Golden Ball is a wonderful children's film that tells of a young boy's dream of being a soccer player. Whenever a match is broadcast live in the village of Makono, Bandian and his brother keep their ears to the transistor radio, spinning a picture of the game from the announcer's commentary much as they fantasize themselves on the field. A gift of a real soccer ball, which Bandian paints gold, like a magical object involves him in a series of adventures which bring him in reach of his dream, but which also require him to make difficult choices.
Who directed The Golden Ball?
The Golden Ball was directed by Cheik Doukouré.
Who stars in The Golden Ball?
The Golden Ball stars Aboubacar Sidiki Sumah, Aboubacar Kolta, Agnès Soral, Habib Hammoud.
When was The Golden Ball released?
The Golden Ball is a 1994 comedy film.
Where can I watch The Golden Ball?
You can watch The Golden Ball with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.