Life on Earth
La Vie sur Terre
“"Europe is not my center. Europe is on the outskirts!"”
Synopsis
Just before the turn of the 21st century, Drahmane returns to his father's village in Sokolo, Mali. A contemplative bike stroll around town makes him reflect on the significance of time passing at the dawn of a new millennium. As everybody goes on with their daily tasks, Sokolo might as well be the center of the world. The film earned Sissako awards at the Fribourg International Film Festival, the Ouagadougou Panafrican Film and Television Festival and the San Francisco International Film Festival.
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La Vie Sur Terre
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-11-06
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Abderrahmane Sissako
Dramane
Nana Baby
La jeune fille
Mohamed Sissako
Le Père
Bourama Coulibaly
Le Photographe
Keita Bina Gaousso
Le Receveur Poste
Mahamadou Dramé
L'Opérateur Poste
Moussa Fofana
L'invité Radio
Keita Kagny
L'ami du photographe
Madlaye Traoré
Le Coiffeur
Solo Diarra
Le Client
Fodia Coulibaly
Le Tailleur
Madou Mariko
Le Journaliste radio
Lassina Kané
L'ingénieur son radio
Mahamane Maiiga
Le deuxième Journaliste de la Bibliothèque Paris
Cheykh Bouya Ould Yarba
Les Client Poste
Baba Sidibé
Les Clients Poste
Lamine Sow
Les Clients Poste
Dramane Sissako
Le tailleur clictart sa lettre
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abderrahmane Sissako
- Screenplay & Story
- Abderrahmane Sissako
- Original Title
- La Vie sur Terre
- Country of Origin
- Mali, France, Mauritania
- Spoken Languages
- Bambara, French
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- PROCIREP, Haut et Court, La Sept-Arte, CNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abderrahmane Sissako
Abderrahmane Sissako
Jacques Besse
Nadia ben Rachid
Department Leadership Roster
Abderrahmane Sissako
Director
Abderrahmane Sissako
Writer
Jacques Besse
Director of Photography
Nadia ben Rachid
Editor
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What is Life on Earth about?
Just before the turn of the 21st century, Drahmane returns to his father's village in Sokolo, Mali. A contemplative bike stroll around town makes him reflect on the significance of time passing at the dawn of a new millennium. As everybody goes on with their daily tasks, Sokolo might as well be the center of the world. The film earned Sissako awards at the Fribourg International Film Festival, the Ouagadougou Panafrican Film and Television Festival and the San Francisco International Film Festival.
Who directed Life on Earth?
Life on Earth was directed by Abderrahmane Sissako.
Who stars in Life on Earth?
The principal cast of Life on Earth includes Abderrahmane Sissako, Nana Baby, Mohamed Sissako, Bourama Coulibaly, Keita Bina Gaousso.
When was Life on Earth released and how long is it?
Life on Earth was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.