Mali Twist

Mali Twist

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.

Story

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.

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Mali Twist Cast & Crew

Production Company: Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, Peripheria Productions, Karoninka
Country: Canada, France, Senegal
Language: Bambara, French, Wolof
Budget: 4555200
Runtime: 129
Adult: No
Genres: Drama
Website: http://diaphana.fr/film/twist-a-bamako/
Release date: 2022-01-05

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