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Malian Cinema
on the Mall
M.ili h.is one ot tht most vibrjnt and
dynamic cinematic traditions on the
African continent. This special film
series will include feature, documentary,
and animation films. The film testival is
co-sponsored by the National Museum
of Natural History with funding from
the U.S. Department of State. All
screenings start at 1 :00 p.m. and take
place in the Baird Auditorium ot the
National Museum ot Natural History.
June 26
Giiiiiilhi till' Tyratil (Giiiiiitui, iiii lymii, uiic
cpoqiic), iyy_s, Cheick Ouniar Sissoko.
93 nunutes, 35 mm, color, hi B.imhara and
Peul with English subndes.
June 27
KalhiLi, 2002, Assane Kouyate. yo minutes,
BETA SP, color. In Bambara and French
with English subtides.
June 29
Tlie Pad of Bcviuiko (Baiihibo Sigi-Kiiii),
2002, MiUithia Diawara. 76 minutes, DVD,
color hi B,iiiibara, French, and English.
Manthia Diawara will attend and discuss
the film.
July 2
Of Related
Interest
June 20-September 12
Cclchniliiii; Scollish Cr,ifls
Arts c's
Industries Building
This exhibition from the National
Museums of Scotland features more
than 100 contemporary objects
produced by traditional methods and
highlights the specialized skills and
crafts passed down from one generation
to the next. Many of the artisans
featured in the exhibition have been
invited to participate in the Festival.
June 24-September 3
Aiicieiil Mtviuscnpls front
tlic
Desert Libraries of Tiiiilntktu
Library of Congress, Thomas Jeffferson
Building, Great Hall Gallery South
On display are 23 ancient manuscripts
trom the Mamma Haidara Commemorative
Library and the Library of
Cheick Zyni Baye of Boujbeha.
Twin sisters dressed up for a Malian
festival, as seen in the African Voices
exhibition at the Natural Museum of
Natural History.
Photo © Mary Jo Arnoldi
African I 'oices
National Museum of Natural History
(Permanent exhibition)
This exhibition examines the diversity,
dynamism, and global influence of
Africa's peoples and cultures over
time in the realms of family, work,
community, and the natural environment.
Mall IS featured in the contexts of
archaeology, cultural heritage, and
preservation; textiles; children's toys
and games; and more.
linages ('/ Power and Identity
National Museum ot Atrican Art
(Permanent exhibition)
This exhibition introduces the visu,il arts
of Africa south of the Sahara. Objects on
dispLiy from Mali include Dogon and
Bambara sculptures and masks, Fulani
gold earrings, and archaeological treasures
trom the inland Niger Delta.
To view works of art from Mali, both
on view and in the museum's collections,
visit www.nmafa.si.edu/pubaccess/pages
/malian. asp
The site also provides links to additional
resources on Mali at the National
Museum of African Art, the Warren M.
Robbins Library, and the Eliot Elisoton
Photographic Archives
Uviti^ Memory (Piusc viiwitl. 2003. Susan
Vogel. 53
minutes. BETA SP, color hi
B,inibara and French with English subntles.
Susan Vogel (Writer/Director), Samuel
Sidibe (Producer/Writer), and S.ilifKeita
will attend and discuss the film.
Mischievous Child (L'etifanl terrible}, 1993,
Kadiatou Konate. 12 minutes, BETA SP,
color In French wnth English subtides.
July 3
Farau; Mother of the Duties (Kimic, mere
des sables}, 1997, Abdoulaye Ascofare. 90
minutes, 35 mm, color. In Sonr.u with
English subtitles.
July 4
Genesis (Lii Geiiese}, 1999, Cheick Oumar
Sissoko. 102 minutes, 35 mm, color. In
Bambara with English subtitles.
Julys
Skirt Poirer (Taaje Fanga), ujfjj. Adama
mm, color In
Drabo. 95 minutes, 35
Kaado and Bambara with English
subtitles.
July 6
Brn>htiiess (Yeeleii}, 19S7, Souleymane
Cisse. 105 minutes, 35 mm, color
In Bambara with English subtides.