Festival 2007

Bamako (PG)

Introduction and Q&A with Special Guest

Caught in the stranglehold of debt and structural adjustment, the African continent is fighting for its survival. In the face of this 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 who go about their business, attentive or indifferent to the debates. Among them are Chaka and Mele.  She is a singer in a bar and he is unemployed. It doesn't help that their relationship is on the rocks.  A must-see film this year.

'A film that needs to be seen, argued over, and seen again.' New York Times