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Mali Twist (2021): Cast

Mali Twist (2021) movie poster

Mali Twist is a 2021 drama directed by Robert Guédiguian, starring Stéphane Bak as Samba Touré, Alicia Da Luz Gomes and Bakary Diombera. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes and was made on a reported $5.6 million budget.

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Mali Twist (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 9m (129 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
Budget
$5.6M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mali Twist About?

The premise of Mali Twist without spoilers.

In 1960 Mali, youthful energy and rock and roll music from the West fuel dreams of political change. Samba, a young socialist, encounters Lara during a mission, and he falls for her spirited nature. To avoid a forced marriage, she runs away with him to the city. However, her husband pursues them, and the realities of the Revolution bring disillusionment as they face an uncertain future together.

Mali Twist Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • female nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • skinny dipping
  • escape
  • woman
  • love
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Cast & crew

Mali Twist Cast & Characters

Stéphane Bak leads the cast as Samba Touré, with Alicia Da Luz Gomes as Lara and Bakary Diombera as Badian. Directed by Robert Guédiguian; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Robert Guédiguian

More films directed by Robert Guédiguian, best-rated first: The Army of Crime, The Town Is Quiet, The Thieving Magpie and And the Party Goes On.

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Mali Twist Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Mali Twist.

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Mali Twist Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Dancing the Twist in Bamako” and “Твист в Бамако”.

Also known as
  • Dancing the Twist in Bamako
  • Твист в Бамако
  • 巴马科的扭转

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FAQ

Mali Twist FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, post-credit scenes and language of Mali Twist, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mali Twist?

Mali Twist runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).

When was Mali Twist released?

Mali Twist was released on October 25, 2021.

Who directed Mali Twist?

Mali Twist was directed by Robert Guédiguian.

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Who is in the cast of Mali Twist?

Mali Twist stars Stéphane Bak as Samba Touré, Alicia Da Luz Gomes as Lara and Bakary Diombera as Badian, among 10 credited actors.

What was the budget of Mali Twist?

Mali Twist had a reported budget of $5.6 million.

Does Mali Twist have a post-credit scene?

No. Mali Twist has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Mali Twist in?

The original language of Mali Twist is French.

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