The Golden Ball

1994·90'

Letterboxd TMDB #160372

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

Aboubacar Sidiki Sumah Bandian

Aboubacar Kolta Bouba

Agnès Soral Isabella

Habib Hammoud Bechir

Mody Sory Barry Radio Kankan

Salif Keita Karim

Mariam Kaba Fanta

Keita Alama Old Moussa (Bandian's Father)

Lanfia Kouyaté Sara Sara, the witch doctor

Sabou Doumbouya Kani, the stepmother

Mamadi Kourouma Sylla

Fatoumata Kaba The School Teacher