The Golden Ball
Le Ballon d'or
Synopsis
The Golden Ball is a wonderful children's film that tells of a young boy's dream of being a soccer player. Whenever a match is broadcast live in the village of Makono, Bandian and his brother keep their ears to the transistor radio, spinning a picture of the game from the announcer's commentary much as they fantasize themselves on the field. A gift of a real soccer ball, which Bandian paints gold, like a magical object involves him in a series of adventures which bring him in reach of his dream, but which also require him to make difficult choices.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Aboubacar Sidiki Sumah
Bandian
Aboubacar Kolta
Bouba
Agnès Soral
Isabella
Habib Hammoud
Bechir
Mody Sory Barry
Radio Kankan
Salif Keita
Karim
Mariam Kaba
Fanta
Keita Alama
Old Moussa (Bandian's Father)
Lanfia Kouyaté Sara
Sara, the witch doctor
Sabou Doumbouya
Kani, the stepmother
Mamadi Kourouma
Sylla
Fatoumata Kaba
The School Teacher
Théoplile Soulé Napo
the Plastics Merchant
Ibrahima Kaba
the Shoemaker
Amadou Diakité
the mechanic
Lamine Kouyaté
the Timber Merchant
Jean-Yves Asselin
police officer
Roger To Thanh Hien
Roissy, the taxi driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 21, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cheik Doukouré
- Screenplay & Story
- David Carayan, Martin Brossollet, Cheik Doukouré
- Original Score
- Loy Ehrlich
- Original Title
- Le Ballon d'or
- Country of Origin
- France, Guinea
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Chrysalide Films, Le Studio Canal+, France 2 Cinéma, Bako Productions, CNC, Ministère Français de la Coopération et du Développement, Agence de la Coopération Culturelle et Technique, Canal+, Canal+ Horizons, PROCIREP
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cheik Doukouré
David Carayan, Martin Brossollet, Cheik Doukouré
Loy Ehrlich
Alain Choquart
Michèle Robert-Lauliac, Valérie Longeville
Monique Annaud, Roger Baltzer
Department Leadership Roster
Cheik Doukouré
Director
David Carayan
Writer
Alain Choquart
Director of Photography
Martin Brossollet
Writer
Cheik Doukouré
Writer
Michèle Robert-Lauliac
Editor
Rémi Canaple
Stunt Coordinator
Valérie Longeville
Editor
Monique Annaud
Producer
Yan Arlaud
Production Design
Marilyn Fitoussi
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Golden Ball.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Golden Ball
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Golden Ball about?
The Golden Ball is a wonderful children's film that tells of a young boy's dream of being a soccer player. Whenever a match is broadcast live in the village of Makono, Bandian and his brother keep their ears to the transistor radio, spinning a picture of the game from the announcer's commentary much as they fantasize themselves on the field. A gift of a real soccer ball, which Bandian paints gold, like a magical object involves him in a series of adventures which bring him in reach of his dream, but which also require him to make difficult choices.
Who directed The Golden Ball?
The Golden Ball was directed by Cheik Doukouré.
Who stars in The Golden Ball?
The principal cast of The Golden Ball includes Aboubacar Sidiki Sumah, Aboubacar Kolta, Agnès Soral, Habib Hammoud, Mody Sory Barry.
When was The Golden Ball released and how long is it?
The Golden Ball was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Golden Ball?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Golden Ball was composed by Loy Ehrlich.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Golden Ball?
The Golden Ball holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).