Film directed by Abderrahmane Sissako (Mali, 2006, 118 minutes).
Cycle 'A Reflection of Africa. Abderrahmane Sissako and Souleymane Cissé'.
Free admission until full capacity is reached.
Synopsis. Mele is a bar singer, her husband Chaka is out of work and the couple is on the verge of breaking up. In the courtyard of the house they share with other families, the spokespersons of African civil society have spoken out against the World Bank and the IMF, which they blame for Africa's problems... Between accusations and testimonies, life goes on in the courtyard. Chaka doesn't seem to be worried by this new African desire to fight for their rights...
Winner of the Audience Award at the Cinema Paris festival in 2006.
Best French-language film at the 2007 Lumière Awards.
Winner of the 2007 Istanbul International Film Festival FACE Award.
Nominated for the Best Promising Actress Award at the 2007 César Awards.
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