In the Footsteps of Bembeya Jazz

January. 01,2007      
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A portrait of the mythical band Bembeya Jazz, which contributed to the heyday of Sekou Touré’s cultural revolution in Guinea. Created in 1961 in the heart of the rainforest, Bembeya Jazz rapidly became modern Africa’s greatest orchestra. 50 years later, immerse yourself in the history of a legend that livers on!

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Reviews

Beystiman
2007/01/01

It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

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RipDelight
2007/01/02

This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.

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Odelecol
2007/01/03

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

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ActuallyGlimmer
2007/01/04

The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

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