Synopsis
Bamako. Melé is a bar singer, her husband Chaka is out of work and the couple is on the verge of breaking up... In the courtyard of the house they share with other families, a trial court has been set up. African civil society spokesmen have taken proceedings against the World Bank and the IMF whom they blame for Africa's woes... Amidst the pleas and the testimonies, life goes on in the courtyard. Chaka does not seem to be concerned by this novel Africa's desire to fight for its rights...
Scores
Overall Score
44.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
26.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
49.2%
Review Aggregate
74.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 84% of 57 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thought-provoking, stylized, gritty. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
thought-provokingstylizedgrittypoliticalvisually strikinghistoricalfunnyemotionaltragic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aïssa Maïga | 2007 | $154,000 | $233,000 | (est) |
| Tiécoura Traoré | 2007 | $95,000 | $143,000 | (est) |
| Hélène Diarra | 2007 | $71,000 | $108,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score84.0
RT critic review count58
Rotten Tomatoes audience score70.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes1,559
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2007 | $112,351 | $170,017 |
| International | 2007 | $946,881 | $1,432,883 |
| Worldwide | 2007 | $1,059,232 | $1,602,900 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2007 | $434,928 | $658,161 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2007 | $278,000 | $420,688 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2007 | $103,000 | $155,866 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2007 | $4,783,000 | $7,237,950 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2007 | $10,747,000 | $16,263,067 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2007 | $56,176 | $85,008 |
| Total Revenues | 2007 | $16,402,103 | $24,820,741 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2007 | $2,000,000 | $3,026,531 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2007 | $847,000 (est) | $1,281,736 (est) |
| Participations | 2007 | $656,000 | $992,702 |
| Residuals ? | 2007 | $1,158,000 | $1,752,362 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2007 | $400,000 | $605,306 |
| Total Expenses | 2007 | $5,061,000 | $7,658,638 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2007 | $11,341,103 | $17,162,103 |
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