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Genesis

19991h 42mCheick Oumar Sissoko
IMDb 6.7

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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.

Drama
BibleHistorical FigureLiterary Adaptation

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What is Genesis (1999) about?

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.

Who stars in Genesis?

Genesis stars Sotigui Kouyaté (Jacob), Salif Keita (Esau), Balla Moussa Keita (Hamor), Fatoumata Diawara (Dina), Maimouna Hélène Diarra (Lea). The film was directed by Cheick Oumar Sissoko.

How long is Genesis?

Genesis has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1999.

Is Genesis worth watching?

Genesis holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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