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Life on Earth

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Just before the turn of the 21st century, Dramane (Abderrahmane Sissako), a Malian who lives in Paris, returns to his family's African village to visit his father (Mohamed Sissako). After biking around the town, Dramane realizes how different and stagnated his village is compared to the ever-changing modern world, especially at the dawn of a new millennium. While home, Dramane strikes up a friendship with beautiful villager Nana (Nana Baby), with whom he contemplates the future.

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Synopsis Just before the turn of the 21st century, Dramane (Abderrahmane Sissako), a Malian who lives in Paris, returns to his family's African village to visit his father (Mohamed Sissako). After biking around the town, Dramane realizes how different and stagnated his village is compared to the ever-changing modern world, especially at the dawn of a new millennium. While home, Dramane strikes up a friendship with beautiful villager Nana (Nana Baby), with whom he contemplates the future.
Director
Abderrahmane Sissako
Producer
Caroline Benjo, Carole Scotta, Barbara Letellier, Simon Arnal
Screenwriter
Abderrahmane Sissako
Production Co
Haut et Court
Genre
Drama
Original Language
French (France)
Runtime
1h 1m