Country: Mali

Direction Souleymane Cissé

Cast Massitan Ballo · Ismaila Cissé · Dounamba Dany · Omou Diarra

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...

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....

Direction Abderrahmane Sissako

Cast Abderrahmane Sissako · Nana Baby · Mohamed Sissako · Bourama Coulibaly

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...

Direction Souleymane Cissé

Cast Omou Diarra · Balla Moussa Keita · Bubukar Keita · Baba Niare

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...

Direction Souleymane Cissé

Cast Aminata Cissé · Badjénèba Cissé · Magnini Koroba Cissé

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...

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...

Direction Souleymane Cissé

Cast Sokona Gakou · Badra Alou Sissoko

Direction Souleymane Cissé

Cast Falaye Dabo · Myriam Thiam

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,...

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...

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.

Direction Souleymane Cissé

Cast Sidi Yaya Cissé · Mariame Amerou Mohamed Dicko · Balla Moussa Keita · Vusi Kunene

Direction Salif Traoré

Cast Fily Traoré · Sotigui Kouyaté · Habib Dembélé · Maimouna Helene Diarra

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...

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...

Direction Ladji Diakite · Adama Drabo

Cast Souleymane Diakite · Djenebou Kone · Modibo Traoré