A Visit to Ali Farka Touré

2002 93 min

Overview

Filmmaker Marc Huraux journeys to the small Malian village of Niafunké for a visit with double Grammy winner Ali Farka Toure in this compelling documentary. Huraux's cameras track the charismatic singer, guitarist and resident hero as he sets about his business and makes time for his music in his beloved birthplace on the Niger River. Elected mayor of the Niafunké region in 2004, Ali died of cancer in March 2006.

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Documentary

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Spoken Languages

French fr

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Cast

Ali Farka Touré

Self

Crew

Marc Huraux

Director

Serge Lalou

Producer

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