Dancing the Twist in Bamako

Name: Dancing the Twist in Bamako
Genre: Drama, History
Released: February 23, 2023
Duration: 129 min
Cast: Abdoulaye Diakhaté, Ahmed Dramé, Alice Da Luz, Bakary Diombera, Dioucounda Koma

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ArtMattan Productions | Release Date: February 23, 2023 | Not Rated

Starring: Abdoulaye Diakhaté, Ahmed Dramé, Alice Da Luz, Bakary Diombera, Dioucounda Koma, Isaka Sawadogo, Miveck Packa, Saabo Balde, Stéphane Bak, Youssouf Djaoro

Summary: Mali, 1962. The youth of Bamako dance the twist to rock and roll music newly imported from the West and dream of political renewal. Samba, a young socialist, falls for spirited Lara during one of his missions to the bush. To escape her forced marriage, she secretly flees with him to the city. But Lara’s husband won’t let them be and theMali, 1962. The youth of Bamako dance the twist to rock and roll music newly imported from the West and dream of political renewal. Samba, a young socialist, falls for spirited Lara during one of his missions to the bush. To escape her forced marriage, she secretly flees with him to the city. But Lara’s husband won’t let them be and the Revolution soon brings painful challenges as they dream of a future together.… Expand

Director: Robert Guédiguian

Genre(s): Drama, History

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 129 min

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A.O. Scott

Feb 23, 2023

The plot of “Dancing the Twist” is busy, the emotions big, and the screen sometimes as crowded with character and incident as a page of Dickens. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Marya E. Gates

Feb 24, 2023

Dancing the Twist in Bamako remains a voyeuristic journey through the era, the filmmakers so enamored with the style they don’t bother with any substance. Read full review

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