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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.

Top 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)

  • Lanfia Kouyaté Sara

    Lanfia Kouyaté Sara

    Sara, the witch doctor

Overview

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.

Rating

7.3 / 10
46 Reviews
1 Popular

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