Genesis (1999)

Drama

Inspired by the book of Genesis, this film tells the power struggle between two families: a clan of herders led by Jacob and another clan of hunters fronted by his brother Esau. Caught in the crossfire is their cousin, Hamor and his tribe of farmers.

Release Date: September 8, 1999
Runtime: 1h 42m
Rating: 6.3/10 (6 votes)

Director: Cheick Oumar Sissoko

Cast: Sotigui Kouyaté, Salif Keita, Balla Moussa Keita, Fatoumata Diawara, Maimouna Hélène Diarra, Balla Habib Dembélé, Magma Coulibaly, Oumar Namory Keita

Production: C.N.P.C., Balanzan, Cinéma Public Films

bible historical figure literary adaptation

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Genesis

Genesis

Genesis

Genesis

Genesis

102 min

Inspired by the book of Genesis, this film tells the power struggle between two families: a clan of herders led by Jacob and another clan of hunters fronted by his brother Esau. Caught in the crossfire is their cousin, Hamor and his tribe of farmers.

102 min

Inspired by the book of Genesis, this film tells the power struggle between two families: a clan of herders led by Jacob and another clan of hunters fronted by his brother Esau. Caught in the crossfire is their cousin, Hamor and his tribe of farmers.

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Production Info

Original LanguageBM

Release Date9/8/1999

Director & Writers

Directed by

Production Companies

Cinéma Public Films

Keywords

historical figure

literary adaptation

Spoken Languages

Production Countries

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Cast

Sotigui Kouyaté

as Jacob

Salif Keita

as Esau

BMK

Balla Moussa Keita

as Hamor

Fatoumata Diawara

as Dina

Maimouna Hélène Diarra

as Lea

BHD

Balla Habib Dembélé

MC

Magma Coulibaly

ONK

Oumar Namory Keita

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Genesis about?▾

Inspired by the book of Genesis, this film tells the power struggle between two families: a clan of herders led by Jacob and another clan of hunters fronted by his brother Esau. Caught in the crossfir…

How long is Genesis?▾

1h 42m

When was Genesis released?▾

September 8, 1999

Who directed Genesis?▾

Cheick Oumar Sissoko

Who stars in Genesis?▾

Sotigui Kouyaté, Salif Keita, Balla Moussa Keita

What genre is Genesis?▾

Drama