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The Golden Ball.

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.

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Directed by Cheik Doukouré

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE STORY

Cast.

Aboubacar Sidiki Sumah

Aboubacar Sidiki Sumah

Bandian

Aboubacar Kolta

Aboubacar Kolta

Bouba

Agnès Soral

Agnès Soral

Isabella

Habib Hammoud

Habib Hammoud

Bechir

Mody Sory Barry

Mody Sory Barry

Radio Kankan

Salif Keita

Salif Keita

Karim

Mariam Kaba

Mariam Kaba

Fanta

Keita Alama

Keita Alama

Old Moussa (Bandian's Father)

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