Country: Mali
Discover the best movies, series, and documentaries made in Mali. Enjoy the top titles of all time, handpicked for you.
Titles found: 27
Direction Souleymane Cissé
Cast Massitan Ballo · Ismaila Cissé · Dounamba Dany · Omou Diarra
7.1
33 votes
7.1
33 votes
Direction Souleymane Cissé
Cast Issiaka Kane · Aoua Sangare · Niamanto Sanogo · Balla Moussa Keita
Synopsis Brightness (1987) follows the adventure of a youthful individual endowed with extraordinary magical abilities. His quest leads him to seek the assistance of his uncle in order to confront and overcome his malevolent sorcerer father. The film was recognized at...
6.7
308 votes
6.7
308 votes
Direction Abderrahmane Sissako
Cast Aïssa Maiga · Tiécoura Traoré · Maimouna Helene Diarra · Habib Dembélé
Synopsis Bamako (The Court) (2006) centers around Melé, a talented bar singer, and her unemployed husband, Chaka, whose marriage is on the brink of collapse. Their shared home, inhabited by multiple families, becomes the unexpected venue for a unique legal proceeding....
6.7
360 votes
6.7
360 votes
Direction Abderrahmane Sissako
Cast Abderrahmane Sissako · Nana Baby · Mohamed Sissako · Bourama Coulibaly
6.5
151 votes
6.5
151 votes
Jarabe de Palo y la ONG Voces en Bamako (S)
2010 · Documentary · 6 min. · Mali
Direction Dani Torres
Cast Pau Donés · Àlex Tenas
Synopsis Jarabe de Palo y la ONG Voces en Bamako (S) (2010) chronicles the journey of the Spanish band Jarabe de Palo as they travel to Mali to join forces with the local NGO VOCES. The documentary captures the band's experiences...
6.3
22 votes
6.3
22 votes
Direction Souleymane Cissé
Cast Omou Diarra · Balla Moussa Keita · Bubukar Keita · Baba Niare
5.7
70 votes
5.7
70 votes
Direction Mambaye Coulibaly
Synopsis The Legend of Ségou (S) (1989) unfolds with the prophecy of the "Wise Ones" to the King of Ségou, foretelling the birth of a baby boy during the rainy season who will challenge his reign. In the nearby region of...
4.9
22 votes
4.9
22 votes
Direction Mariam Kamissoko · Fousseyni Maïga
Cast Fatoumata Coulibaly · Abdoulaye Danioko · Belco Diallo · Habibatou Diarra
Synopsis After Imam Sanko's death, a succession war erupts between brothers. N'Tjo, disinherited, arrives in the village and becomes entangled in the conflict, forced to defend himself.
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Direction Fan Sissoko
Synopsis On the Surface (S) (2021) follows Ada as she ventures into the icy waters of the Icelandic sea, a journey that triggers a deep introspection about her experiences as a mother in a land that doesn't feel like home. As...
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Direction Abdoulaye Ascofare
Cast Aminata Ousmane · Balla Moussa Keita · Safiatou Mahamane · Oumar Mbarek
Synopsis Mother of the Dunes (1997) follows the journey of Zamiatou, a resilient Songhaï woman residing in the desolate landscapes of northeastern Mali. With a family consisting of two young sons, a beautiful daughter, and a husband with disabilities, Zamiatou faces...
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Direction Adama Drabo
Cast Fanta Berete · Dumu Berté · Yamadou Cissé · Fanta Coulibary
Synopsis Skirt Power (1997) follows a community of women residing in an African village who stumble upon an enigmatic mask. With the mask's power, they initiate a role reversal, where women adopt traditionally masculine behaviors and men take on feminine roles,...
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Direction Cheick Oumar Sissoko
Cast Oumar Namory Keita · Koti · Bala Moussa · Diarrah Sanogo
Synopsis Finzan (1989) explores the journey of two courageous women who defy the deeply ingrained customs of their rural community. Set against the backdrop of a traditional village, the narrative delves into their struggles and triumphs as they challenge the established...
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Direction Daouda Coulibaly
Cast Ibrahim Koma · Inna Modja · Ndiaye Ismaël · Jean-Marie Traoré
Synopsis Wùlu (2016) follows the journey of a young individual who ventures into the perilous world of cocaine trafficking, swiftly entangling himself in the intricate web of Mali's drug underworld.
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Direction Souleymane Cissé
Cast Sidi Yaya Cissé · Mariame Amerou Mohamed Dicko · Balla Moussa Keita · Vusi Kunene
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Direction Salif Traoré
Cast Fily Traoré · Sotigui Kouyaté · Habib Dembélé · Maimouna Helene Diarra
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Direction Souleymane Cissé
Cast Dounamba Dany · Fanta Diabate · Omou Diarra · Balla Moussa Keita
Synopsis The Young Girl (1975) follows the harrowing journey of a young mute woman who falls victim to a brutal rape, leading to an unwanted pregnancy. The aftermath of this traumatic event sends shockwaves through her family, causing a cascade of...
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The Last Shelter
2021 · Documentary · 85 min. · Mali
Direction Ousmane Samassekou
Cast Esther Dorothee Safiatou · Kadijatou Ouattara · Eric Alain Kamdem · Natacha Akim
Synopsis The Last Shelter (2021) explores the profound experiences of migrants at the southern fringe of the Sahara Desert, where a sanctuary known as The House of Migrants offers respite. This documentary delves into the personal journeys of individuals either en...
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