Aïssa Maïga, Tiécoura Traoré, Hélène Diarra, Habib Dembélé, Djénéba Koné, Danny Glover. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2006. Enhanced for widescreen TVs. Special features: interviews with Abderrahmane Sissako & Danny Glover; theatrical trailer; Abderrahmane filmography; stills gallery; director's statement; Christian Aid promotional film.
Summary:
Set against the backdrop of overwhelming economic strife, a couple fights to save their relationship. While they are struggling to keep the peace in their marriage, their neighbors are holding a mock trial in the town courtyard to hold the IMF and the World Bank accountable for creating such hardship in Africa.
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