Mali Twist

Twist à Bamako

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.

Screenplay

Gilles Taurand

Screenplay

Robert Guédiguian

Director

Robert Guédiguian

Music

Olivier Alary

Status

Released

Release date

05/01/2022

Original language

French

Budget

US$ 5 M