A Dance for Heroes
1989-11-01 · 107 min · ★ 5.9
Two women rebel against the traditions of a village society.
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- Directors
- Cheick Oumar Sissoko
- Production companies
- C.N.P.C., Kora Films, ZDF
- Countries
- Mali, Germany
- Status
- Released
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