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199258 minPGdocumentary

Dakar-Bamako

199258 minPGdocumentary

A train takes more than 36 hours to travel 1,200 kilometers between Dakar and Bamako, showing daily life along the way.

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Samba Félix Ndiaye

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A train takes more than 36 hours to travel 1,200 kilometers between Dakar and Bamako, showing daily life along the way.

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Samba Félix Ndiayedirector

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The Bamako Express travels from Dakar to Bamako, covering about 1,200 kilometers in over 36 hours. Passengers experience life aboard the train, where Malians and Senegalese interact daily. They eat, sleep, and trade amidst the changing scenery of African rivers and arid areas. The documentary captures this dynamic setting, reflecting the continuous activity within the train and the connections among those onboard.

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