Life on Earth (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1998, Life on Earth is a comedy and drama film directed by Abderrahmane Sissako, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. La Vie Sur Terre (Life on Earth) is a 1998 Malian comedy/drama film written and directed by, and starring Abderrahmane Sissako. It is set in the village of Sokolo and depicts rural life on the eve of the 21st century. Runtime is 61 minutes.The film earned Sissako awards at the Fribourg International Film Festival, the Ouagadougou Panafrican Film and Television Festival and the San Francisco International Film Festival.
Who’s in it. Life on Earth stars Abderrahmane Sissako as Dramane, Nana Baby as La jeune fille, Mohamed Sissako as Le Pére and Bourama Coulibaly as Le Photographe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Life on Earth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life on Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life on Earth tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life on Earth (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life on Earth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life on Earth worth watching?
- Life on Earth holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Life on Earth?
- Life on Earth stars Abderrahmane Sissako, Nana Baby, Mohamed Sissako, Bourama Coulibaly and Keita Bina Gaousso.
- When was Life on Earth released?
- Life on Earth was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.