Mali Twist (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2022, Mali Twist is a drama film directed by Robert Guédiguian, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. Mali, 1960. The youth of Bamako dance the twist to rock and roll music newly imported from the West and dream of political renewal. Samba, a young socialist, falls for spirited Lara during one of his missions to the bush. To escape her forced marriage, she secretly flees with him to the city. But Lara’s husband won’t let them be and the Revolution soon brings painful disillusions as they dream of a future together.
Who’s in it. Mali Twist stars Stéphane Bak as Samba Touré, Alicia Da Luz Gomes, Dioucounda Koma and Issaka Sawadogo as Lassana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Mali Twist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mali Twist page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mali Twist tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mali Twist (2022)?
- In US, Mali Twist is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mali Twist worth watching?
- Mali Twist holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mali Twist?
- Mali Twist stars Stéphane Bak, Alicia Da Luz Gomes, Dioucounda Koma, Issaka Sawadogo and Bakary Diombera.
- When was Mali Twist released?
- Mali Twist was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.