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Mother of the Dunes

Mother of the Dunes

Jan 01, 1997 · 1h 30m

Rated 6.5 out of 10

Director

Abdoulaye Ascofare

Overview

Director Abdoulaye Ascofare's drama follows Zamiatou (Aminata Ousmane), a mother who struggles to support her family in the wake of her husband's unjust incarceration. Life is already difficult in the desolate desert of Mali in Africa, but when her husband returns from prison a mentally and physically reduced man, Zamiatou will do anything to keep her two sons and daughter alive.

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About Mother of the Dunes

What is Mother of the Dunes about?

Director Abdoulaye Ascofare's drama follows Zamiatou (Aminata Ousmane), a mother who struggles to support her family in the wake of her husband's unjust incarceration. Life is already difficult in the desolate desert of Mali in Africa, but when her husband returns from prison a mentally and physically reduced man, Zamiatou will do anything to keep her two sons and daughter alive.

When was Mother of the Dunes released?

Mother of the Dunes was released on January 1, 1997.

How long is Mother of the Dunes?

Mother of the Dunes runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who directed Mother of the Dunes?

Mother of the Dunes was directed by Abdoulaye Ascofare.

Who is in the cast of Mother of the Dunes?

The cast of Mother of the Dunes includes Aminata Ousmane (Zamiatou, la mère), Balla Moussa Keita (Le père), Safiatou Mahamane (La fille), Oumar Mbarek (Fils 1) and Hamel Mbarek (Fils 2).

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