Dames de couleur

Book adaptation/Everyday life, Belgium 2012

Sanata and Dicko are dyers in Mali. Sanata produces colorful bazins in Bamako with her co-wives. Dicko lives in the bush in Dogon country and dyes loincloths with indigo. This film is a journey that takes us from the Dogon village to the big city, from the dark indigo hanging on the banco walls to the bright multicolored fabrics paving the streets of Bamako. He sketches out the similarities and differences between these craftswomen, both in the practice of their art and in economic and social terms. While their know-how is remarkable, the fact remains that they both face the same challenge: ensuring a decent life for their children.
81 min
HD
Starting at 6
Audio language:
French
Subtitles:
English

Awards

Public award Afridoc festival Dunkerque, France 2013
Jury Award Caméras des champs festival Ville sur Yron, France 2013

More information

Sound Design:

Maxime Coton

Original title:

Dames de couleur

Original language:

French

Format:

16:9 HD, Color

Age rating:

Starting at 6

Audio language:

French

Subtitles:

English

Further links:

IMDb