Films on the Green Festival - The Golden Ball

The Golden Ball (Le Ballon d’or)

Directed by Cheik Doukouré
With Salif Keïta, Agnès Soral, Aboucar Sidiki Soumah, and Habib Hammoud
1994, Comedy-Drama, 1h33, France-Guinea, courtesy of Rialto Pictures

In the heart of Guinea, 12-year-old Bandian, known as “Turbo Makono” for his lightning speed, dreams of soccer stardom. Gifted a genuine leather ball by a visiting French doctor, Bandian’s journey kicks off as he flees to Conakry, the capital. There, his remarkable talent catches the eye of scouts, propelling him onto the national team. With his eyes set on the horizon, Bandian is determined to chase his soccer dreams to the fullest.

Film in French and Malinké with English subtitles.
Free and open to the public. Registration is recommended but not required.

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