Movie Description
They Will Have to Kill Us First
(2015)Overview
In 2012, jihadists took control of northern Mali. They imposed one of the strictest interpretations of sharia law in history. On August 12th they banned music - radio stations destroyed, instruments burned and musicians facing torture, even death. Overnight, Mali’s most revered members of society – the musicians – were forced into hiding or exile. This film follows Mali’s musicians as they fight to keep music alive in their country. We witness fierce battles between the army and the jihadists, capture life over borders at refugee camps where money and hope are scarce, follow perilous journeys home to war ravaged cities, and for one band, Songhoy Blues, their path to international stardom.
Featured Crew
- Director : Johanna Schwartz
- Producer : John Schwartz,Kat Amara Korba,Johanna Schwartz,Sarah Mosses
- Writer : Andy Morgan
- Editor : Guy Creasey,Andrea Carnevali
- Cast : Aliou Touré,Oumar Touré,Garba Touré,Nathanael Dembélé,Khaira Arby
Cast
Himself - lead singer, Songhoy Blues
Himself, guitar, Songhoy Blues
Himself, guitar, Songhoy Blues
Himself, drummer, Songhoy Blues
Herself, singer
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Facts
Original TitleThey Will Have to Kill Us First
Status Released
Release Information
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2015-10-13
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 45m
Budget₹ 522360
Production CompaniesTogether Films,Mojo Musique,Spring Films,Splice Post
Genres
- Music
- Documentary
