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Bamako

7.120071h 55mMovieDrama

Caught in the stranglehold of debt and structural adjustment, Africa is fighting for its survival. In the face of disaster, representatives of African society bring an action against international financial institutions. The trial takes place in Bamako, in the yard of a house, among its inhabitants.

DirectorAbderrahmane Sissako
WriterAbderrahmane Sissako
ProducersAbderrahmane Sissako·François Sauvagnargues

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MUBIMUBIOVIDOVIDHooplaHoopla
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Abderrahmane Sissako

AMAïssa Maïga
Aïssa Maïga
Melé
TT
Tiécoura Traoré
Chaka
MDMaimouna Hélène Diarra
Maimouna Hélène Diarra
Saramba
BD
Balla Habib Dembélé
Falaï
DKDjénéba Koné
Djénéba Koné
La soeur de Chaka
HKHamadoun Kassogué
Hamadoun Kassogué
Le journaliste
WBWilliam Bourdon
William Bourdon
Avocat partie civile
AS
Aïssata Tall Sall
Avocat des parties civiles
MK
Mamadou Kanouté
Avocat de la défense
GK
Gabriel Magma Konate
La procureur
AT
Aminata Traoré
Témoin 2
DGDanny Glover
Danny Glover
Cow-boy

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Bamako — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Bamako?

Bamako is streaming on MUBI, OVID and Hoopla in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Bamako on Netflix?

No, Bamako is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on MUBI and OVID.

Is Bamako on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Bamako isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on MUBI and OVID instead.

Where can I watch Bamako for free?

Bamako is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.