They Will Have to Kill Us First: Malian Music In Exile
Synopsis
In 2012, jihadists took control of northern Mali. They imposed one of the strictest interpretations of sharia law in history. On 22 August they banned music – radio stations destroyed, instruments burned and Mali’s musicians faced torture, even death. This film follows Mali’s musicians as they fight to keep music alive in their country. Through personal stories we draw the audience into the human side of this ongoing conflict and ask the burning question: what does the future hold for Mali? The film culminates with the first public concert in Timbuktu post jihadist takeover and music ban. http://theywillhavetokillusfirst.com
Details
- Year
- 2015
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 100 mins
- Director
- Johanna Schwartz
- Producer
- Sarah Mosses, Johanna Schwartz, Kat Amara Korba, John Schwartz
- Executive Producer
- Andre Singer, Victoria Steventon, Stephen Hendel, OKAY Africa, Knitting Factory Entertainment
- Editor
- Andrea Carnevali, Guy Creasey
- Screenwriter
- Andy Morgan, Johanna Schwartz
- Director of Photography
- Karelle Walker
- Sound
- Phitz Hearne
- Music
- Nick Zinner
- Principal Cast
- Songhoy Blues, Khaira Arby, Moussa Sidi, Fadimata 'Disco' Walet Oumar
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 17th September 2015
