AMADOU ET MARIAM - THE BLIND COUPLE FROM MALI
Canada 2026 – Director: Ryan Marley – Original language: English, French – Subtitles: English – Length: 82 min.
Amadou and Mariam first meet at the Institute for the Blind in Bamako and soon become a couple. Their musical success takes them around the world. Always open to new experiences, they collaborate on songs with Manu Chao and go on tour with Coldplay. Despite the difficult political situation, they want to give a farewell concert in Mali. A captivating portrait of a legendary African duo. Y.F.
Biography
Ryan Marley is a filmmaker from Toronto who has directed over 30 series and documentaries. He is the showrunner of the award-winning documentary series EMPLOYABLE ME, in which people with disabilities showcase their value for the job market.
Filmography
CANDIDATO 34, CAN 2022, 70 min
SITTING TALL: THE PATRICK ANDERSON STORY, CAN 2021, 44 min
Presented by
Camera: Paul Duck. Sound: Blag Ahivol. Editing: Joe Krumins, Peter Strauss, Eugene Weis. Music: Gil Talmi, Cassiel McEvoy. Production: Makers. Producer: Katie Lafferty. International Sales: Mediawan Rights
