The Golden Ball (1994)

7.3/10 • 90 min • Comedy

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.

Cast

Agnès Soral

Isabella

Salif Keita

Karim

Mariam Kaba

Fanta

Fatoumata Kaba

The School Teacher

Lamine Kouyaté

the Timber Merchant

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