Ahmed’s father has only a day with his wife and son before he must return to war. With haunting, innocent cruelty, the children play games that mirror the adult world, leading them to discover the harshness of destiny
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Abderrahmane Sissako Director · A. Kalabouhina Editor
First release January 1, 1991 · Produced in Mauritania, Russia · Original title Le jeu
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VGIK
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Mauritania · Russia
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Original title
Le jeu
Original language
Arabic
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Arabic
Release dates
Russia · January 1, 1991
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