Bamako the movie - Out now on DVD

Education

Legal Process And Justice

To answer the questions raised in this section, you will need to find out about the work of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Visit these websites to find out more:

www.worldbank.org
www.imf.org

After watching Bamako, make a list of the issues raised by the witnesses. Were there any issues raised that surprised you or that you didn't expect? Do you feel that you have learned anything from the testimonies?

We meet an old man at the beginning of the film who is keen to give his testimony. When he gets his chance it is done through song, the lyrics of which are not translated. You can watch this clip by clicking on the viewer.

What sense of meaning do we get from the testimony that is being given? Make a list of adjectives to describe your impressions of this testimony.