The Game

1991 | 23 minutes | 5.4 ★ (8)

The Game
  • Overview

    Ahmed’s father has only a day with his wife and son before he must return to war. With haunting, innocent cruelty, the children play games that mirror the adult world, leading them to discover the harshness of destiny

  • Release Date

    01 January 1991

  • DirectingAbderrahmane Sissako
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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