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Life on Earth

19981h 1mAbderrahmane Sissako
IMDb 6.8

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""Europe is not my center. Europe is on the outskirts!""

Just before the turn of the 21st century, Drahmane returns to his father's village in Sokolo, Mali. A contemplative bike stroll around town makes him reflect on the significance of time passing at the dawn of a new millennium. As everybody goes on with their daily tasks, Sokolo might as well be the center of the world. The film earned Sissako awards at the Fribourg International Film Festival, the Ouagadougou Panafrican Film and Television Festival and the San Francisco International Film Festival.

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What is Life on Earth (1998) about?

Just before the turn of the 21st century, Drahmane returns to his father's village in Sokolo, Mali. A contemplative bike stroll around town makes him reflect on the significance of time passing at the dawn of a new millennium. As everybody goes on with their daily tasks, Sokolo might as well be the center of the world. The film earned Sissako awards at the Fribourg International Film Festival,…

Who stars in Life on Earth?

Life on Earth stars Abderrahmane Sissako (Dramane), Nana Baby (La jeune fille), Mohamed Sissako (Le Père), Bourama Coulibaly (Le Photographe), Keita Bina Gaousso (Le Receveur Poste). The film was directed by Abderrahmane Sissako.

How long is Life on Earth?

Life on Earth has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998.

Is Life on Earth worth watching?

Life on Earth holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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