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Bamako

2007Movie1 h 55 min

Drama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic816.4Rotten Tomatoes84%70%

A philosophical, moving drama movie about politics and society, with standout dialogue.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for comfort, warmth or laughs.

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Story

Caught in the stranglehold of debt and structural adjustment, Africa is fighting for its survival. In the face of 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.

Feels like

  • Political Allegory
  • Courtroom Drama Hybrid
  • Anti-Colonial Critique
  • Economic Satire
  • Intertwined Narrative
  • Intellectual & Dense
  • African Cinema Classic
  • Social Realism
  • Provocative Discourse

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Abderrahmane Sissako
Written by
Abderrahmane Sissako
Produced by
Denis Freyd, Abderrahmane Sissako
Music by
Dana Farzanehpour, Jean-Christophe Winding

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 23, 2007 · 1 h 55 min · Strong Language

Released
February 23, 2007
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
Hebrew, Bambara, English
Made in
France, Mali, United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$111,000
Available in
111 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Bamako?"

Questions about Bamako

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bamako?

KanopyHooplaMUBIOVID

In the United States, Bamako streams on MUBI and OVID, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 110 other countries.

Is Bamako worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 81). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Is Bamako plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Bamako?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.

Is Bamako in English?

FrenchHebrewBambaraEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some Hebrew, Bambara, and English.