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- 2004
- Unrated
- First Run Features
- 1 h 16 m
- 2004
- Unrated
- First Run Features
- 1 h 16 m
Summary A love story by a singer whose music takes us on a social, political and geographic voyage of Mali from 1960 to our day. (First Run Features)
Directed By: Jacques Sarasin
Written By: Jacques Sarasin
- 2004
- Unrated
- First Run Features
- 1 h 16 m
- 2004
- Unrated
- First Run Features
- 1 h 16 m
I'll Sing for You
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Summary A love story by a singer whose music takes us on a social, political and geographic voyage of Mali from 1960 to our day. (First Run Features)
Directed By: Jacques Sarasin
Written By: Jacques Sarasin
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
61
62% Positive
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
38% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
0% Negative
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Educational value aside, pic is exciting for its extended performance sequences, with the most notable finding Traore and Farke strolling with guitars through the acoustically amazing atrium of an abandoned mud schoolhouse.
For fans of African music, "Sing" is a rich archeological dig; for newcomers with open ears, it might be a revelation.
For many, the soundtrack to this beautifully shot film will probably mark their first encounter with Traore and the intoxicating sounds of his unique brand of Malian blues. Chances are it won't be their last.
One of those sanctifying docs that rambles when it should explore.
Informal, pleasant film that ably captures Mr. Traoré's spirit.
What they say, mostly over black-and-white stills from his early career and meandering footage of desolate Mali, could be said in 10 minutes. The good news is that much of the remaining documentary is devoted to Kar Kar's elegant voice and exquisite guitar playing.
Director Jacques Sarasin lazily relies on a talking-heads/archival-footage approach to tell Traoré's story, doing little to put it in context and assuming a lot more knowledge of Malian history than most viewers possess.
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Production Company
Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC),
Les Productions Faire Bleu
Release Date Jun 4, 2004
Duration 1 h 16 m
Rating Unrated
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Awards
Tribeca Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
