Genesis (1999): Cast
Genesis is a 1999 drama directed by Cheick Oumar Sissoko, starring Sotigui Kouyaté as Jacob, Salif Keita and Balla Moussa Keita. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Cheick Oumar Sissoko
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Bambara - Studio
- C.N.P.C.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Genesis About?
The premise of Genesis without spoilers.
Inspired by the biblical book of Genesis, the film dramatizes a bitter power struggle between two clans: Jacob leads a community of herders, while his brother Esau commands a band of hunters. Their cousin Hamur, who heads a tribe of farmers, is unwillingly drawn into the conflict.
Genesis Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- biblical
- rape
- revenge
Genesis Cast & Characters
Sotigui Kouyaté leads the cast as Jacob, with Salif Keita as Esau and Balla Moussa Keita as Hamor. Directed by Cheick Oumar Sissoko; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Cheick Oumar Sissoko
- Sotigui Kouyaté as Jacob
- Salif Keita as Esau
- Balla Moussa Keita as Hamor
- Fatoumata Diawara as Dina
Also Starring in Genesis
· 4 moreMore from Cheick Oumar Sissoko
More films directed by Cheick Oumar Sissoko: Guimba the Tyrant and A Dance for Heroes.
Genesis Also Known As
Also known as “Книга бытия”.
- Also known as
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- Книга бытия
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Movies Like Genesis
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Esau, Exodus: Gods and Kings and Abraham.
Genesis FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Genesis, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Genesis?
Genesis runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Genesis released?
Genesis was released on September 8, 1999.
Who directed Genesis?
Genesis was directed by Cheick Oumar Sissoko.
More films by Cheick Oumar Sissoko Who is in the cast of Genesis?
Genesis stars Sotigui Kouyaté as Jacob, Salif Keita as Esau and Balla Moussa Keita as Hamor, among 8 credited actors.
Does Genesis have a post-credit scene?
No. Genesis has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Genesis in?
The original language of Genesis is Bambara.
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