Genesis

La genèse

Inspired by the book of Genesis, this film tells the power struggle between two families: a clan of herders led by Jacob and another clan of hunters fronted by his brother Esau. Caught in the crossfire is their cousin, Hamor and his tribe of farmers.

Director

Cheick Oumar Sissoko

Music

Michel Risse

Music

Pierre Sauvageot

Status

Released

Release date

08/09/1999

Original language

Bambara