Hamou-Béya, sand fishermen
by Andrey S. Diarra
MALI, France - 2012 - 72 Minutes
synopsis
Coming from the region of Mopti and famous for fishing, the Bozos hold all the secrets of the waters of the river. They have a connection with the spirits which allows them to extract sand from the river. Through Gala, we discover the sand path in the lives of Malians and become aware of the environmental and socio-economic issues linked to the extraction of sand in the Niger River.
Director

PLUG
PRODUCTION
SMAC
D'S Productions
DIFFUSION
TV Rennes 35
PARTICIPATION
Not specified
Rewards
In 2018: Saint-Louis Documentary Film Festival - Saint Louis (Senegal) - Plein Air
In 2014: Academy Movie Academy Awards - Yenagoa (Nigeria) - Best African Documentary Award
In 2013: Images in libraries - Paris (France) - Film supported by the National Commission for the Selection of Media Libraries
In 2013: Traces de Vies - Clermont-Ferrand (France) - 1st professional film category
In 2013: Jean Rouch International Festival - Paris (France) - Anthropology and Sustainable Development Award
In 2012: States General of Documentary Films - Lussas (France) - Selection