Life on Earth
"A personal reflection on the state of Africa"
Originally released in 1998. Life on Earth is a comedy/drama film. directed by Abderrahmane Sissako. At just 61 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Abderrahmane Sissako, Nana Baby, and Mohamed Sissako
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 1m
61 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Mali
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Director
Top Cast
Abderrahmane Sissako
as Dramane
Nana Baby
as La jeune fille
Mohamed Sissako
as Le Père
Bourama Coulibaly
as Le Photographe
Keita Bina Gaousso
as Le Receveur Poste
Mahamadou Dramé
as L'Opérateur Poste
Moussa Fofana
as L'invité Radio
Keita Kagny
as L'ami du photographe
Madlaye Traoré
as Le Coiffeur
Solo Diarra
as Le Client
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- PROCIREP
- Haut et Court
- La Sept-Arte
- CNC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life on Earth about?
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 diffe...
Who directed Life on Earth?
Life on Earth was directed by Abderrahmane Sissako.
How long is Life on Earth?
Life on Earth has a runtime of 1 hours and 1 minutes (61 minutes total).
When was Life on Earth released?
Life on Earth was released on July 1, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Life on Earth?
The main cast of Life on Earth includes Abderrahmane Sissako, Nana Baby, Mohamed Sissako, Bourama Coulibaly, Keita Bina Gaousso.