Life on Earth
movie

A personal reflection on the state of Africa
Released July 01, 1998
Overview
Just before the turn of the 21st century, Dramane, a Malian who lives in Paris, returns to his family's African village to visit his father. 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, with whom he contemplates the future. The film earned Sissako awards at the Fribourg International Film Festival, the Ouagadougou Panafrican Film and Television Festival and the San Francisco International Film Festival.
Runtime
1h 1m
Origin Country
France
Original Language
French
Original Title
La vie sur terre
Status
Released
Production Countries
- Mali
- France
- Mauritania
Spoken Languages
- Bamanankan (Bambara)
- Français (French)
Production Companies

PROCIREP
France

Haut et Court
France
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La Sept-Arte
France

CNC
France



