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Genesis (1999)

Genesis (1999)

Drama
Release Date: 1999, September 8
Directors: Cheick Oumar Sissoko
Countries: France, Mali
Production: C.N.P.C., C.N.P.C., Balanzan, Cinéma Public Films, Balanzan, Cinéma Public Films
Cast: Fatoumata Diawara, Balla Moussa Keita, Maimouna Hélène Diarra, Sotigui Kouyaté, Salif Keita

Overview:

Inspired by the book of Genesis, this film tells the power struggle between two families: a clan of herders led by Jacob and another clan of hunters fronted by his brother Esau. Caught in the crossfire is their cousin, Hamor and his tribe of farmers.

Keywords:

bible literary adaptation historical figure