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- Early in his acting career Malick Bowens met the worldwide renowned director Peter Brook who invited him to join his theater company, ICTR (International Center on Theatrical Research). This meeting led to a long lasting collaboration, which had a great influence on the actor's life and career. The actor is still actively involved in the company's projects and its search for universal convergences between the great diversity of theatrical expressions. His African heritage and European experiences make his artistic contribution very special. The novel and experimental approach imply playing on stages all over the world for the most diverse audiences. Hence the actor has performed in San Francisco and Still Water Penitentiary in Texas, Native Americans in Minnesota, residents of impoverished neighborhoods in Mexico, New York and London, patients from psychiatric wards in various countries, villagers in West Africa... While working on ICTR projects with Peter Brook, Malick Bowens developed acting skills in the Shakespearian tradition and mastered the fundamental principals of improvisation and concentration. He did extensive voice and physical training and practiced classical languages such as Greek and Latin. His professionalism and talent quickly led him to the most prestigious stages in the world: "The Brooklyn Academy of Music" and the "La Mama Theater" in New York; "The Royal Court," "Round House," and "The Almeida Theatre" in London; "Les Bouffes of the Nord" and "Le Theatre of the Ville" in Paris; "Olympico" and the "Pyramide" theaters in Rome; "Porta Romena" in Milan; "The Schaubukne" in Berlin; "The Nimorod Theatre" in Sydney.
Without renouncing the stage Malick Bowens started playing for film directors, both in cinema and television. We all remember his interpretation of the charismatic steward Farah Aden in the twelve Oscars winning movie 'Out of Africa' (directed by S. Pollack, co-starring Robert Redford and Merryl Streep). Some of his subsequent memorable participation in prestigious movies with the most eminent directors and actors include "The Believers" with John Schlesinger and Martin Sheen, "Bopha" with Morgan Freeman and Danny Glover, "When we were Kings" (the Oscar winning documentary) with Taylor Hackford, "Outbreak" with Wolfgang Peterson and Dustin Hoffman, "Ali" with Will Smith and Michael Mann, and "Tears of the Sun" with Bruce Willis. His versatility and taste for experimentation naturally drew him to the American independent film industry - he played in "Menage a Trois" co-starring with Segourney Weaver and Mary Alice - and he joined the Sundance Institute ("Work in Progress") at Robert Redford's prompting.
Among the many parts he played for television the following two need a special mention: his role in the series "Tarzan" (Worldivision Prod.) and in the film "The March" (BBC and A&E). The latter, recognized as one of the most important political films (directed by David Wheatley and written by William Nicholson) deals with the tragic lives of sub-Saharan migrants on their long journey toward Europe, a story that is unfortunately more relevant today than ever. In his professional and personal life Malick Bowens shows an unflagging curiosity for the arts and a desire for exchanges and partaking in experimental projects. He enjoys sharing his experience and ideas within the framework of workshops, universities and academic institutions. He regularly offers his support to non profit organizations which bring new technologies for the development of agriculture in drought ridden regions, or group searching for solutions to the situation of child soldiers in the world. His concern for and involvement in humanitarian and environmental causes, his sensibility to human suffering and social injustices has enabled him to meet and establish relationships with such prominent personalities as the Literature Nobel Prize winners Woli Soyinke and Toni Morrison; the Peace Nobel Prize recipient Desmond Tutu, the doctor Moshe Feldenkrais; the charismatic Chicano leader Cesar Chavez; the poet Ted Hughes; and the actors Robert Redford, Martin Sheen, Morgan Freeman, Taylor Hackford; personalities who share with him the conviction that talent and fame can be powerful tools in the ongoing struggle for the advancement of human rights. - Writer
- Director
- Actor
Ladj Ly was born on 3 January 1978 in Mali. He is a writer and director, known for Les Misérables (2019), The Pitiful (2017) and Athena (2022).- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Souleymane Cissé was born on 21 April 1940 in Bamako, Mali. He is a director and writer, known for Yeelen (1987), Baara (1978) and The Wind (1982).- Youma Diakite was born on 1 May 1976 in Mali. She is an actress, known for John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017), Ocean's Twelve (2004) and Oliviero Rising (2007).
- Music Artist
- Actress
- Composer
Aya Nakamura was born on 10 May 1995 in Bamako, Mali. She is a music artist and actress, known for A Chiara (2021), Aya Nakamura: Brisé (2015) and Fababy Feat. Aya Nakamura: Love d'un voyou (2015).- Actor
- Writer
Diouc Koma was born in Bamako, Mali. He is an actor and writer, known for Blood Coast (2023), The Red Band Society (2017) and Star Wars: Battlefront II (2017).- Tomislav Trifunovic was born on 22 February 1947 in Mali Popovic near Jagodina, Serbia, Yugoslavia. He is an actor, known for Srecni ljudi (1993), Beleznica profesora Miskovica (2021) and When I Grow Up, I'll Be a Kangaroo (2004).
- Actor
- Composer
Sotigui Kouyaté was born on 19 July 1936 in Bamako, Mali. He was an actor and composer, known for Little Senegal (2000), Dirty Pretty Things (2002) and London River (2009). He was married to Ester Marty. He died on 17 April 2010 in Paris, France.- Music Department
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Ali Farka Touré was born on 31 October 1939 in Gourmararusse, Timbuktu, Mali. He was a composer, known for Unfaithful (2002), The Spanish Apartment (2002) and The Nanny Diaries (2007). He was married to Fatouma. He died on 6 March 2006 in Bamako, Mali.- Composer
- Actor
- Music Department
Salif Keïta was born on 25 August 1949 in Djoliba, Mali. He is a composer and actor, known for Mansfield Park (1999), Ali (2001) and 9 Songs (2004).- Director
- Writer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Born in 1945 in San (in Ségou, the 4th region of Mali). Has studied filmmaking at the Ecole Nationale Louis Lumière (National School Louis Lumière), Paris. Worked as filmaker at the Centre National de Production Cinématographique (CNPC) in Mali, when he returned. Has created, with other young Malians, a collective production company: Kora Films.- Director
- Producer
- Writer
Souheil Ben-Barka was born on 25 December 1942 in Tombouctou, Mali. He is a director and producer, known for Amok (1983), Les mille et une mains (1973) and Blood Wedding (1977).- Writer
- Actor
- Composer
Oxmo Puccino was born on 3 August 1974 in Ségou, Mali. He is a writer and actor, known for Fédo, Arthur and the Invisibles (2006) and Athena (2022).- Ramata Koite was born in 1971 in Mali, Africa. She is an actress, known for Only Human (2004), Rottweiler (2004) and La possibilité d'une île (2008).
- Writer
- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Born in Bamako (Mali). He dreamed of making films ever since he was a boy, but when his country achieved independence in 1960, there was a great need for teachers. So, for ten years, he taught in various village schools. At the same time, he wrote plays including "Pouvoir de Pagne". In 1979, he obtained a place at the National Film Production Center (CNPC) in Mali. He worked as assistant on Nyamanton and Finzan by Cheick Oumar Sissoko. In 1991, he directed his first feature film, Ta dona, was screened, in 1991, at the Festival International du Film de Cannes ("Un certain regard").Taafé Fanga was screened at the Quinzaine des Réalisateurs in 1997.- Director
- Writer
- Actor
Issa Falaba Traoré was born in 1930 in Bougouni, Mali. He was a director and writer, known for An Be No Do (1980), Kiri Kara Watita (1986) and Bamunan (1990). He died on 8 August 2003.- Nathalie Nort was born in 1944 in Bamako, Mali. She is an actress, known for Succubus (1968), Therese and Isabelle (1968) and Béru et ces dames (1968).
- Ibrahim Maiga was born on 3 January 1963 in Mopti, Mali. He is an actor, known for A Fountain for Susan (1999), Fontána pre Zuzanu 2 (1993) and Wonderful Times (2009).
- Composer
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Afel Bocoum was born in 1955 in Niafunké, Mali. He is a composer and actor, known for Sahara (2005), Bardsongs (2010) and Kennis voor het leven (2005).- Mia Sasso was born in 1925 in Mali Rat, Croatia. She was an actress, known for Kapelski kresovi (1974), The Girl and the Oak (1955) and Velo misto (1980). She died on 11 April 2006 in Rijeka, Croatia.
- Composer
- Actress
- Writer
Oumou Sangaré was born on 25 February 1968 in Bamako, Mali. She is a composer and actress, known for Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Sahara (2005) and The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019).- Composer
- Actor
- Writer
Toumani Diabaté was born on 10 August 1965 in Mali. He is a composer and actor, known for The Nanny Diaries (2007), The Sun Is Also a Star (2019) and Black Is King (2020).- Composer
- Actress
- Music Department
Rokia Traoré was born on 24 January 1974 in Kolokani, Mali. She is a composer and actress, known for Faro, la reine des eaux (2007), Avida (2006) and All the Invisible Children (2005).- Géza Benkõ was born on 28 October 1969 in Kiskövesd (Malý Kamenec) Slovakia. He was an actor, known for The Line (2017), Neha (1991) and The Good Man (2013). He died on 19 November 2017 in Szerencs, Hungary.
- Animation Department
Jan Svochak was born in Czechoslovakia in 1926. His family moved to the United States in the 1930s. During World War II Svochak served in the United States Army tank corps where he was involved in the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp.
Following World War II he worked at the animation company Famous Studios in New York working on Baby Huey, Little Audrey and Herman & Katnip, assisting Marty Taras. In addition, he freelanced for Pelican Films, Byron Rabbitt, Zanders, Perpetual Motion Pictures, Buzzco, Ink Tank, Jumbo and JJ Sedelmaier Productions. At Perpetual Motion Pictures Svochak worked on the Mr. Hipp animated series for NBC's Saturday evening Weekend program in the early 1970s, a predecessor of Saturday Night Live. He is probably best known for his work as head animator for 30 years on the Hawaiian Punch campaign.- Amadou Hampaté Ba was born in 1900 in Bandiagara, Mali. He was a writer, known for Les oiseaux blancs, les oiseaux noirs (2003), Koumen (1979) and Civilisations (1969). He died on 15 May 1991 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
- Olga Brajevic was born on 5 August 1932 in Mali Bork, Serbia. She was an actress, known for Délit de fuite (1959), Partizanske price (1960) and The Yellow One (1964). She died on 14 February 2014 in Belgrade, Serbia.
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Vieux Farka Touré was born in 1981 in Niafunké, Mali. He is a composer, known for Fair Game (2010), Road, Movie (2009) and The First Grader (2010).- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Mahamadou Cissé was born in 1951 in Kayes, Mali. He is a director and writer, known for Yelema (1993), Yelema II (1997) and Falato (1989).- Mária Kövesdi Szabó was born on 21 June 1950 in Kiskövesd, Malý Kamenec, Slovakia. She is an actress, known for The Witch of Funtinel, Sword and Scythe I: Chronicles and Sword and Scythe II: Eyewitness. She has been married to Árpád Pólos since 14 April 1984. They have one child.
- Yuri Leonidov was born on 4 December 1922 in Maly Uzen, Saratov Governorate, RSFSR [now Saratov Oblast, Russia]. He was an actor, known for Sadko (1953), Duel (1961) and Pyatdesyat na pyatdesyat (1973). He died on 10 August 1998 in Moscow, Russia.
- Actress
Eta Süveges was born on 11 December 1929 in Mali Idos, Yugoslavia. She is an actress, known for Parlog (1974).- Director
- Writer
- Editor
Bakary Diallo was born on 11 November 1979 in Kati, Koulikoro, Mali. He was a director and writer, known for Dankumba (2013), Tomo (2012) and Lack of Evidence (2011). He died on 24 July 2014 in Mali, Africa.- Actress
- Composer
Fanny Touré was born on 30 May 1964 in Bamako, Mali. She was an actress and composer, known for Laurent et Safi (2015) and Sia, the Dream of the Python (2001). She was married to Habib Dembélé. She died on 3 December 2014 in Créteil, Val-de-Marne, France.- Additional Crew
Imre Csépe was born on 23 September 1914 in Kishegyes, Austria-Hungary [now Mali Idos, Serbia]. Imre is known for Világcsúcsok nyomában (1958). Imre died on 18 May 1972 in Szeged, Hungary.- Director
- Writer
- Cinematographer
Kalifa Dienta was born in 1940 in Macina, Mali. Kalifa is a director and writer, known for A Banna (1980).- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Abdoulaye Ascofare was born on 20 April 1949 in Gao, Mali. He is a director and actor, known for Mother of the Dunes (1997), Zabou, mannequin des sables (2003) and Wamba (1976).- Ibrahima Koné was born on 16 June 1999 in Bamako, Mali.
- Margit Karna was born on 11 February 1931 in Mali Idos, Yugoslavia. She was an actress, known for Arccal a földnek (2002). She died on 3 May 2013 in Serbia.
- Hamari Traoré was born on 27 January 1992 in Bamako, Mali.
- Soundtrack
Issa Bagayogo was born in 1961 in Korin, Bougouni, Mali. He died on 10 October 2016 in Mali.- Bora Bozanic was born on 2 July 1952 in Mali Losinj, Croatia, Yugoslavia. He is an actor, known for Beleznica profesora Miskovica (2021), Selo gori, a baba se ceslja (2007) and Zestoke godine (1978).
- Amadou Bourou was born on 14 November 1951 in Bamako, Mali. He was an actor, known for Siraba, la grande voie (2003), Silmandé - Tourbillon (1998) and Le monde est un ballet (2007). He died on 8 January 2010 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
- Malik Sidibé was born in 1935 in French Sudan [now Mali]. He was an actor, known for Wand vor der Wand (2013), 19-2 (2011) and Je chanterai pour toi (2001). He died on 14 April 2016 in Bamako, Mali.
- Moussa Konate was born on 8 June 1951 in Kita, Mali. He died on 30 November 2013 in Limoges, Haute-Vienne, France.
- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Assane Kouyaté was born in 1954 in Bamako, Mali. He is a director and actor, known for Kabala (2002), Afrodita, el jardín de los perfumes (1998) and Örült és angyal (1989).- Amadou Toumani Touré was born on 4 November 1948 in Mopti, Mali. He died on 9 November 2020 in Istanbul, Turkey.
- Salif Keïta was born on 6 December 1946 in Bamako, Mali. Salif died on 2 September 2023 in Bamako, Mali.
- Marco Renna is a 13 years old actor. He was born in Bamako, Mali and at the age of two, he was adopted by an Italian family and now he lives in Milan, where he attends school. He is a football player and recently found out his passion for acting. He attended a local theatre school and some private lessons. Marco entered the world of cinema playing Paco "young" in Amazon Original Movie "Autumn Beat".