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Finye

Souleymane Cissé's story of student revolt under a military regime won the Golden Stallion at FESPACO.

Two Malian teenagers, Bah and Batrou, from different backgrounds, meet at secondary school. Bah is the descendent of a great tribal chieftain. Batrous father, a provincial military governor, represents the new ruling power. The two teenagers are part of a generation that rejects the established order and challenges the society in which they live.

About

Also known as
The Wind
Country
Mali
Language
Bambara
Genre
Drama
Running time
1 h 40 min
Released
1983

Awards

  • WonFESPACOGolden Stallion of Yennenga1983

Cast and crew

  • Souleymane CisséDirector, writer and producer
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