Dames de couleurs's primary photo
  • Dames de couleurs (2012)
  • 81 min | Documentary
Dames de couleurs (2012)
81 min | Documentary
Sanata and Dicko are dyers in Mali. Sanata produces coloured bazins in Bamako with her co-wives. Dicko lives in the bush in the Dogon country and dyes indigo loincloths. This film is a journey that takes us from the Dogon village to the ...See moreSanata and Dicko are dyers in Mali. Sanata produces coloured bazins in Bamako with her co-wives. Dicko lives in the bush in the Dogon country and dyes indigo loincloths. This film is a journey that takes us from the Dogon village to the big city, from the dark indigo hanging on the banco walls to the brightness of the multicoloured fabrics adorning the Bamako streets. It traces in dotted lines the similarities and differences between these craftswomen, both in the exercise of their art and at the economic and social level. While their expertise is remarkable, both are constantly facing the same challenge: to ensure a dignified life for their children. Written by CVB See less
Read more: Plot summary
Producer
Cyril Bibas (producer)
Cinematographer
Jean Claude Taburiaux
Editor
Philippe Boucq
See all filmmakers & crew
Trending

Become a member to see MOVIEmeter and news information about Dames de couleurs.
Status
Edit Released
Updated Dec 31, 2012
Release date
2012 (Belgium)

Contacts

+ Add

Become a member to see contact information for Dames de couleurs.

Cast

 + Add Cast
0 cast members

Contribute to this section by adding a cast member

Add cast
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.

MOVIEmeter

Members only

Become a member to access additional data

Ratings Breakdown

2 external links (official website, website)