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Swirl in Bamako

Swirl in Bamako

Original Title: Tourbillon à Bamako

20121h 10m
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

2012

Runtime

1h 10m

Storyline

Passionate sculptor Makan discovers he just won the lottery. This marks the start of a long chase in the streets of Bamako to search the coveted ticket. However, he misses the most important: the beautiful Sira has come to his house to read to her father...

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 10m
Oct 3, 2012
Languages
BambaraFrench
Director
Dominique Philippe
Production
Macina Films
Macina Films
Far Ouest Production
Far Ouest Production
Production Countries
FranceMali

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