The Monkey Dance
Jan 01, 1998 · 25m
Director
Salif TraoréOverview
In a Malian village, Nyamanton, a young man from a noble family, defies convention by marrying Koudédia, a griotte regarded as being of lower social status. Determined to punish their union, Gnanson and the village elders turn a masked ceremony into an instrument of persecution. As the Komo spreads terror and the monkey dance begins, the couple must confront a tradition being used to deny them the freedom to choose their own destiny.
Cast of The Monkey Dance
Crew of The Monkey Dance
About The Monkey Dance
What is The Monkey Dance about?
In a Malian village, Nyamanton, a young man from a noble family, defies convention by marrying Koudédia, a griotte regarded as being of lower social status. Determined to punish their union, Gnanson and the village elders turn a masked ceremony into an instrument of persecution. As the Komo spreads terror and the monkey dance begins, the couple must confront a tradition being used to deny them…
When was The Monkey Dance released?
The Monkey Dance was released on January 1, 1998.
How long is The Monkey Dance?
The Monkey Dance runs 25 minutes.
Who directed The Monkey Dance?
The Monkey Dance was directed by Salif Traoré.
Who is in the cast of The Monkey Dance?
The cast of The Monkey Dance includes Idrissa Samaké (Niamanto), Fatoumata Coulibaly (Koudédia), Mamadou Doumbia (Fankélé), Kéfa Diarra (Bina) and Sory Ibrahima Koïta (Gnanson).