Io Capitano is a Homeric fairy tale that follows Seydou and Moussa, two boys from Dakar who set out to reach Europe. Their journey takes them through the treacherous desert, horrifying detention centers in Libya, and the dangers of the sea.
Master explorer Dirk Pitt goes on the adventure of a lifetime of seeking out a lost Civil War battleship known as the 'Ship of Death' in the deserts of West Africa while helping a WHO doctor being hounded by a ruthless dictator. Dirk and his team must navigate through dangerous territory, evade assassins, and uncover the truth about a deadly plague that is spreading across Mali. Along the way, they discover clues that lead them to the ironclad ship and the source of the contamination. With the help of allies and against all odds, Dirk and his team must stop the dictator and save the day.
In the Mopti region of Mali, Lieutenant Anaïs Collet's section, deployed as part of Operation Barkhane, is dedicated to tracking down terrorists. However, an ambush rekindles tensions between the military and the Malian population.
Samsara is a non-narrative documentary that takes the viewer on a visually stunning journey across different countries and cultures, exploring themes such as modern life, balance, art, and spirituality. Using breathtaking aerial shots and stunning cinematography, the film provides a unique perspective on the diversity and interconnectedness of the human experience.
Timbuktu is a drama film that takes place in the desert town of Timbuktu, Mali. The film explores the lives of the local residents who struggle with oppression and religious extremism imposed on them by Islamic fundamentalists. It delves into themes of religious conflict, abuse of power, and the clash of cultural values. The story follows various characters as they navigate through the challenges of living under strict Sharia law and the religious violence that ensues. The plot also touches upon topics such as civil war, religious prejudice, and forbidden forms of expression.
Dead Weight is a comedy movie set in the Sahara desert. It follows the story of a lottery winner who becomes a prison warden. The movie explores the hilarious situations and misadventures that arise from this unusual combination. With spoof elements and parody comedy, Dead Weight provides a unique and entertaining experience.
4L is a comedy-drama movie about a road trip through the Sahara Desert. It follows the adventure of a group of friends who embark on a journey to deliver a terminal disease patient's final wish.
Code Unknown tells the intertwining stories of several characters in Paris, including an immigrant, a homeless man, and a woman. The film explores themes of connection, communication, and the challenges of living in a diverse and vibrant city.
In the heart of Mali's capital, Bamako, a local court trial takes place in a courtyard while life goes on around them. Through this trial, the film delves into issues of colonialism, globalization, and the influence of the World Bank and the IMF. It serves as an allegory for the struggles faced by African nations in seeking justice and independence.
Lieutenant of the French forces engaged in Mali, David Faber is seriously burned during the explosion of his armored vehicle. Repatriated to France for intensive care, he must begin a long convalescence, under the worried but devoted gaze of his sister Jeanne. They meet again in the family house in the Alps, between mountains, lake and forests. Jeanne tries to reconnect her brother with the past, but David, who suffers from amnesia after the accident, does not seem to be interested in reconciling with the man he used to be.
Yeelen is a story set in 13th-century Mali, following a young man with magical powers who embarks on a journey to escape his father's wrath and fulfill his destiny. Along the way, he encounters various tribal customs, mythical creatures, and ancestral beliefs.
A Powerful Noise takes viewers on a journey through the lives of women in different countries, showcasing their resilience and determination to create positive change. The film explores topics such as AIDS in Vietnam, rebuilding efforts in Mali, women's rights in Bosnia, and the fight for girl education.
The Dark Side of Chocolate is a powerful documentary that exposes the exploitation and forced labor within the chocolate industry. It focuses on the ethical issues surrounding child labor and human trafficking in the cocoa plantations of Ivory Coast and other West African countries. Through hidden camera footage and interviews with escaped slaves and activists, the film reveals the corrupt system and corporate greed that perpetuate this modern-day slave trade.
This ninety-minute film takes audiences on an epic journey across nine countries and over 1,400 years of history. It explores themes such as the Word, Space, Ornament, Color and Water and presents the stories behind many great masterworks of Islamic Art and Architecture. Narrated by Academy Award winning performer Susan Sarandon, this dazzling documentary reveals the variety and diversity of Islamic art. It provides a window into Islamic culture and brings broad insights to the enduring themes that have propelled human history and fueled the rise of world civilization over the centuries
Director Abdoulaye Ascofare's drama follows Zamiatou (Aminata Ousmane), a mother who struggles to support her family in the wake of her husband's unjust incarceration. Life is already difficult in the desolate desert of Mali in Africa, but when her husband returns from prison a mentally and physically reduced man, Zamiatou will do anything to keep her two sons and daughter alive.
When Lena and Ulli start the engine of their old Land Rover, Lady Terés, they have a plan: to drive from Hamburg to South Africa in six months. What they don't know yet is that they won't ever get there. Two totally different characters, jammed together in two square meters of space for almost two years, they experience what it really means to travel: leaving your comfort zone for good.
When a man's best friend is shot in cold blood by two corrupt policemen, he must track down the only eyewitnesses, who have deported to Mali.
The Man Who Stopped the Desert tells the inspiring true story of Yacouba Sawadogo, a farmer in Burkina Faso who battled against desertification and transformed his community. Facing drought and famine, Yacouba utilized innovative techniques such as tree planting and composting to restore the land and improve food security. Through his perseverance and nonconformity, Yacouba became a symbol of hope and sustainable development in Africa.
In front of Jean Rouch's camera, Germaine Dieterlen recalls her ethnographic itinerary, at the Musée de l'Homme, in Mali and in the Paris of the 1930s.
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.