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Featuring: Tinariwen, Vieux Farka Toure, Group Amanar, Bombino, Khaira Arby, Tartit, Oumou Sangare, Leni Stern, Bassakou Kouyate, Habib Koite, JeConte, and Banning Eyre.
The Last Song Before the War is a feature-length documentary that captures the inspiring rise and uncertain future of Mali’s annual Festival in the Desert. Against the backdrop of stunning musical performances, the film subtly reveals the challenges and triumphs of creating an artistic event in such challenging economic and political circumstances. After 12 years of success and unforgettable musical moments, the Festival in the Desert came to a halt in 2012 when separatist rebels and Islamic militants seized control of Northern Mali.
Official Selection
Chicago International
Movies and Music Festival 2013
Official Selection
Kaunas International
Film Festival 2013
Official Selection
Pan African Film Festival
2014
Official Selection
Victoria Film Festival
2014
Official Selection
Curacao International
Film Festival, 2014
Official Selection
NY African Film Fest
2014
Official Selection
Zanzibar International
Film Festival 2014
Official Selection
San Francisco Black
Film Festival 2014
Int'l Music & Media Center
Womex World Music Expo
2013
Official Selection
Warsaw Film Fest
2014
Official Selection
Intl Film Fest Rotterdam
2014
Official Selection
Helsinki African
Film Fest 2014
Official Selection
Woods Hole Film Fest
2014
Official Selection
World Music & Film Fest
2014
Official Selection
NY African Diaspora
Film Fest 2014
Official Selection
Zanzibar Intl Film Fest
2014
Official Selection
Africa in Motion
Film Fest 2014
Official Selection
Sauti Za Busara Film Fest
2014