The Wind
Finye
Synopsis
Two Malian teenagers, Bah and Batrou, from different backgrounds, meet at secondary school. Bah is the descendent of a great tribal chieftain. Batrous father, a provincial military governor, represents the new ruling power. The two teenagers are part of a generation that rejects the established order and challenges the society in which they live.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Fousseyni Sissoko
Bah
Goundo Guissé
Batrou
Balla Moussa Keita
Le Gouverneur Sangaré
Ismaila Sarr
le grand-père de Bah
Omou Diarra
La Troisième épouse
Ismaila Ciss
Seydou
Massitan Ballo
La mère de Bah
Dioncounda Kone
La grand-mère de Bah
Yacouba Samabaly
La commissaire de police
Dounamba Dany Coulibaly
La femme Peul
Oumou Koné
Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (Cannes Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
September 24, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Souleymane Cissé
- Screenplay & Story
- Souleymane Cissé
- Original Title
- Finye
- Country of Origin
- Mali
- Spoken Languages
- Bambara
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Cissé
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Souleymane Cissé
Souleymane Cissé
Étienne Carton de Grammont
Andrée Davanture
Souleymane Cissé
Department Leadership Roster
Souleymane Cissé
Director
Souleymane Cissé
Writer
Étienne Carton de Grammont
Director of Photography
Andrée Davanture
Editor
Souleymane Cissé
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wind about?
Two Malian teenagers, Bah and Batrou, from different backgrounds, meet at secondary school. Bah is the descendent of a great tribal chieftain. Batrous father, a provincial military governor, represents the new ruling power. The two teenagers are part of a generation that rejects the established order and challenges the society in which they live.
Who directed The Wind?
The Wind was directed by Souleymane Cissé.
Who stars in The Wind?
The principal cast of The Wind includes Fousseyni Sissoko, Goundo Guissé, Balla Moussa Keita, Ismaila Sarr, Omou Diarra.
When was The Wind released and how long is it?
The Wind was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.