The Golden Ball
Originally released in 1994. The Golden Ball is a comedy film. directed by Cheik Doukouré.
Starring Aboubacar Sidiki Sumah, Aboubacar Kolta, and Agnès Soral
Synopsis
The Golden Ball is a wonderful children's film that tells of a young boy's dream of being a soccer player. Whenever a match is broadcast live in the village of Makono, Bandian and his brother keep their ears to the transistor radio, spinning a picture of the game from the announcer's commentary much as they fantasize themselves on the field. A gift of a real soccer ball, which Bandian paints gold, like a magical object involves him in a series of adventures which bring him in reach of his dream, but which also require him to make difficult choices.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 13, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (44 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Aboubacar Sidiki Sumah
as Bandian
Aboubacar Kolta
as Bouba
Agnès Soral
as Isabella
Habib Hammoud
as Bechir
Mody Sory Barry
as Radio Kankan
Salif Keita
as Karim
Mariam Kaba
as Fanta
Keita Alama
as Old Moussa (Bandian's Father)
Lanfia Kouyaté Sara
as Sara, the witch doctor
Sabou Doumbouya
as Kani, the stepmother
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Chrysalide Films
- Le Studio Canal+
- France 2 Cinéma
- Bako Productions
- CNC
- Ministère Français de la Coopération et du Développement
- Agence de la Coopération Culturelle et Technique
- Canal+
- Canal+ Horizons
- PROCIREP
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Golden Ball about?
The Golden Ball is a wonderful children's film that tells of a young boy's dream of being a soccer player. Whenever a match is broadcast live in the village of Makono, Bandian and his brother keep ...
Who directed The Golden Ball?
The Golden Ball was directed by Cheik Doukouré.
How long is The Golden Ball?
The Golden Ball has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Golden Ball released?
The Golden Ball was released on April 13, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Golden Ball?
The main cast of The Golden Ball includes Aboubacar Sidiki Sumah, Aboubacar Kolta, Agnès Soral, Habib Hammoud, Mody Sory Barry.