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title: "Mali Twist"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mali-twist-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 788935
imdb_id: "tt14055038"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 129
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 37
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Mali Twist (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mali-twist-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Mali Twist" (2022).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count must be 150-190 words.
Title: Mali Twist (also referred to as Dancing the Twist in Bamako).
Release Year: 2022 (French release 01/05/2022).
Genre: Drama.
Runtime: 2h 9m.
Setting: Mali, 1960 (Bamako).
Plot: Youth of Bamako dance the twist to rock and roll music from the West and dream of political renewal. Samba, a young socialist, falls for Lara during a mission to the bush. Lara flees a forced marriage to be with him in the city. Her husband pursues them. The Revolution brings disillusions as they dream of a future.
Director: Robert Guédiguian.
Cast: Stéphane Bak, Alice Da Luz, Saabo Balde, Bakary Diombera.
Context: Just after Mali gains independence.
*Draft 1 (Mental Outline

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Guédiguian
- **Networks / Studios**: Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, Peripheria Productions, Karoninka

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Stéphane Bak** as *Samba Touré*
- **Alicia Da Luz Gomes** as *Lara*
- **Diouc Koma** as *Namori*
- **Issaka Sawadogo** as *Lassana*
- **Bakary Diombera** as *Badian*
- **Alassane Gueye** as *Maliki*
- **Ben Sultan** as *Boubakar*
- **Youssouf Djaoro** as *Le chef du village*
- **Ahmed Dramé** as *Bakary*
- **Saabo Balde** as *Jules*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Mali Twist online?
Mali Twist is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Mali Twist worth watching?
Mali Twist holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 37 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Mali Twist and when was it released?
Mali Twist is a feature film with a runtime of 129 minutes. It was released in 2022. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Mali Twist?
Mali Twist was directed by Robert Guédiguian.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mali Twist — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/788935)
- [Mali Twist (2022) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/788935-twist-a-bamako/cast)
- [Mali Twist (2022) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/dancing-the-twist-in-bamako/credits)
- [Dancing the Twist in Bamako (2021) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14055038)

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