
Mali Twist
65.00% | January 5, 2022 | Drama
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.
Featured Crew
Marc Bordure
Producer
Gilles Taurand
Screenplay
Robert Guédiguian
Screenplay
Cast

Stéphane Bak
Samba Touré
Alicia Da Luz Gomes
Lara

Diouc Koma
Namori

Issaka Sawadogo
Lassana

Bakary Diombera
Badian
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