The Wind (1982): Cast
The Wind is a 1982 drama directed by Souleymane Cissé, starring Fousseyni Sissoko as Bah, Goundo Guissé and Balla Moussa Keita. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Souleymane Cissé
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Bambara - Studio
- Les Films Cissé
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Wind About?
The premise of The Wind without spoilers.
Two Malian teens, Bah and Batrou, cross paths at secondary school despite their contrasting lineages. Bah descends from a revered tribal chieftain, while Batrou’s father is a provincial military governor, embodying the new authority. They represent a generation that rebels against the entrenched order and strives to reshape society.
The Wind Themes & Keywords
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The Wind Cast & Characters
Fousseyni Sissoko leads the cast as Bah, with Goundo Guissé as Batrou and Balla Moussa Keita as Le Gouverneur Sangaré. Directed by Souleymane Cissé; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Souleymane Cissé
- Fousseyni Sissoko as Bah
- Goundo Guissé as Batrou
- Balla Moussa Keita as Le Gouverneur Sangaré
- Ismaila Sarr as le grand-père de Bah
Also Starring in The Wind
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- Ismaila Ciss Seydou
- Dounamba Dany Coulibaly La femme Peul
- Massitan Ballo La mère de Bah
- Dioncounda Kone La grand-mère de Bah
- Yacouba Samabaly La commissaire de police
- Oumou Koné
The Wind Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Le vent” and “Finyé”.
- Also known as
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- Le vent
- Finyé
- Der Wind
- Ветер
- 바람
- 风
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The Wind FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Wind, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wind?
The Wind runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Wind released?
The Wind was released on May 15, 1982.
Who directed The Wind?
The Wind was directed by Souleymane Cissé.
More films by Souleymane Cissé Who is in the cast of The Wind?
The Wind stars Fousseyni Sissoko as Bah, Goundo Guissé as Batrou and Balla Moussa Keita as Le Gouverneur Sangaré, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Wind have a post-credit scene?
No. The Wind has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Wind in?
The original language of The Wind is Bambara.
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