Mother of the Dunes(1997)
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Mother of the Dunes Synopsis
Director Abdoulaye Ascofare's drama follows Zamiatou (Aminata Ousmane), a mother who struggles to support her family in the wake of her husband's unjust incarceration. Life is already difficult in the desolate desert of Mali in Africa, but when her husband returns from prison a mentally and physically reduced man, Zamiatou will do anything to keep her two sons and daughter alive.
Mother of the Dunes (1997) is a drama film directed by Abdoulaye Ascofare, released on January 1, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Aminata Ousmane, Balla Moussa Keita, Safiatou Mahamane and Oumar Mbarek. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Abdoulaye Ascofare
- Writers:
- Abdoulaye Ascofare
- Cinematographer:
- Giorgos Arvanitis
- Composer:
- Ibrahim Dicko
- Production:
- Les Films de la Dune Rose, CNCM
- Status:
- Released
Mother of the Dunes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Abdoulaye Ascofare, written by Abdoulaye Ascofare.
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Mother of the Dunes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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Mother of the Dunes – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Mother of the Dunes?
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The main cast of Mother of the Dunes (1997) includes Aminata Ousmane, Balla Moussa Keita, Safiatou Mahamane, Oumar Mbarek and Hamel Mbarek. The film was directed by Abdoulaye Ascofare. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mother of the Dunes released?
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Mother of the Dunes was released on January 1, 1997 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Mother of the Dunes worth watching?
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Mother of the Dunes (1997) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.