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Mali Twist

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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.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 2022-01-05

Runtime: 129 mins

Director: Robert Guédiguian

Spoken language: Wolof, Français, Bamanankan

Genres: Drama

Original title: Mali Twist

Production Companies: Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, Peripheria Productions, Karoninka, France 3 Cinéma, Canal+ International

Production Countries: Canada, France, Senegal

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