Film
Djeliya, Memory of Mandingo
Documentary · 1h 52m · in cinemas from 21 November
Where to see it
1 screening in 1 city
1 screening in Amsterdam
About
To become a djeli, a traditional storyteller, a Malian man travels through West Africa to learn from the best, guided by the legend of Sundiata.
Sékou Timité belongs to the Mandinka people of Mali. He wants to follow in the footsteps of his late father and become a djeli, a traditional storyteller. To learn the craft he travels through West Africa, to learn from the best djeli's and to gather wisdom along the way. On his journey he meets a range of people whose life stories lay bare the problems of everyday life. The ancient legend of Sundiata travels with him and guides him. Boubacar Sangaré directed the documentary.
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Facts
- Director
- Boubacar Sangaré
- Countries
- France
- Studios
- Pilumpiku Production & Dreammaker, Ladybirds Films, DS Productions, Sunuy Films, Lully Grace Productions
Good to know
- Running time
- 1 hour 52 minutes
- Language
- BM
- In Dutch cinemas
- From 21 November 2026
Questions
How long is Djeliya, Memory of Mandingo?
1 hour 52 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours 12 minutes.
Where can I see Djeliya, Memory of Mandingo?
There is 1 screening at 1 cinema in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.
What language is Djeliya, Memory of Mandingo in?
Djeliya, Memory of Mandingo is in BM. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with Dutch subtitles.
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