Sunday in Bamako
Genres
Overview
This special, behind-the-scenes film takes us on a trip to Mali to witness Amadou & Mariam at home and their musical encounter with legendary artist and producer Manu Chao during the making of their hit album Dimanche à Bamako, The music provides the lifeblood of the film, featuring the hits Sénégal Fast Food and La Realité, popular favourites Coulibaly, M’Bifé and Camions Sauvages plus a rare, unreleased live song by Manu Chao, Kira.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
52 min
Release Date
2008-10-15
Status
Released
Original Language
French
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Amadou Bagayoko
Self
Mariam Doumbia
Self
Manu Chao
Self
Check Tidiane Seck
Self
Boubacar Dembele
Self
Jimmy Magadj
Self
Mouné Issav Tandina
Self
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