Bamako (The Court)

Bamako. Melé is a bar singer, her husband Chaka is out of work and the couple is on the verge of breaking up... In the courtyard of the house they share with other families, a trial court has been set up. African civil society spokesmen have taken proceedings against the World Bank and the IMF whom they blame for Africa's woes... Amidst the pleas and the testimonies, life goes on in the courtyard. Chaka does not seem to be concerned by this novel Africa's desire to fight for its rights...

Grosses

United Kingdom
$98,053
Summary Details
DistributorArtificial Eye
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Opening$19,888
5 theaters
Release DateFeb 23, 2007
Running Time1 hr 55 min
GenresDrama
In Release312 days/44 weeks
Widest Release8 theaters
DateRankWeekend %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeekend
Feb 23-2536$19,888-5-$3,977$19,8881
Mar 2-441$18,154-8.7%8+3$2,269$51,6732
Mar 9-1147$7,713-57.5%5-3$1,542$68,7463
Apr 13-1568$324-1-$324$95,6338
Apr 20-2267$282-13%1-$282$97,5449
Apr 27-2969$220-22%1-$220$98,05310