Bamako
Seen it?2007 | 115 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Caught in the stranglehold of debt and structural adjustment, Africa is fighting for its survival. In the face of disaster, representatives of African society bring an action against international financial institutions. The trial takes place in Bamako, in the yard of a house, among its inhabitants.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Abderrahmane Sissako
- Aïssa MaïgaMelé
- Tiécoura TraoréChaka
- Maimouna Hélène DiarraSaramba
- Balla Habib DembéléFalaï
- Djénéba KonéLa soeur de Chaka
- Hamadoun KassoguéLe journaliste
- William BourdonAvocat partie civile
- Aïssata Tall SallAvocat des parties civiles
- Mamadou KanoutéAvocat de la défense
- Gabriel Magma KonateLa procureur