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Mali Twist

20222h 9mRobert Guédiguian
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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.

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What is Mali Twist (2022) about?

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…

Who stars in Mali Twist?

Mali Twist stars Stéphane Bak (Samba Touré), Alicia Da Luz Gomes (Lara), Diouc Koma (Namori), Issaka Sawadogo (Lassana), Bakary Diombera (Badian). The film was directed by Robert Guédiguian.

How long is Mali Twist?

Mali Twist has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2022.

Where can I watch Mali Twist?

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