Genesis (1999)
Inspired by the book of Genesis, this film tells the power struggle between two families: a clan of herders led by Jacob and another clan of hunters fronted by his brother Esau. Caught in the crossfire is their cousin, Hamor and his tribe of farmers.
Director: Cheick Oumar Sissoko
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Sotigui Kouyaté as Jacob |
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Salif Keita as Esau |
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Balla Moussa Keita as Hamor |
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Fatoumata Diawara as Dina |
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Maimouna Hélène Diarra as Lea |
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Balla Habib Dembélé as |
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Magma Coulibaly as |
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Oumar Namory Keita as |
| Directing | Cheick Oumar Sissoko | Director |
| Sound | Michel Risse | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Pierre Sauvageot | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Lionel Cousin | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Aïlo Auguste-Judith | Editor |