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Dolce Vita Africana

Documentary about Malian photographer Malick Sidibe, whose images captured the spirit of his generation asserting their freedom after independence.

Documentary about celebrated Malian photographer Malick Sidibe, whose iconic images of his country from the late 1950s through to the 1970s captured the carefree spirit of his generation asserting their freedom after independence, up until an Islamic coup ushered in years of military dictatorship. The filmmakers travel to Malick Sidibe's studio in Bamako to witness him at work and meet many of the subjects of his earlier photographs, whose personal stories also tell the history of Mali.

1 hour

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Director Cosima Spender
Production Company Tigerlily Films

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