Get movie widget Recommend it Add to Favorites

Balla Moussa Keita

Life in the African country of Mali in the 1990s is vividly highlighted in this mild drama. In the story, a young forest ranger who sees that his work holds the key to the future of his country (throu... read more read more...gh reforestation) is disgusted at the short-sighted, money-grubbing ways of his superiors. He has a much better relationship with local villagers than with his agency's bosses. As the movie opens, the villagers are preparing to hold a hunting ceremony but are not sure whether they will do it the old fashioned way, with a bonfire, or will obey a government decree that open fires are too dangerous. There is a lot of sexual teasing between the villagers, including some harmless horseplay. For instance, when a man whispers another woman's name in his sleep, his wife pours water into his ear in revenge. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi

Unrated, 1 hr. 40 min.

Directed by: Adama Drabo

Invite friends to see

Photos


None yet... Got one?

Your Rating



clear rating

Flixster Reviews (0)


No featured reviews yet. Help by rating our reviews.

Critic Reviews


January 1, 2000
Chicago Reader

Click to read the article Full Review

Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com

Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)

Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)

More Like This


This list looks lonely.
Add a suggestion!

Facts


No facts approved yet. Be the first

Ta Dona : Watch Free on TV


Movie Quizzes


No quizzes for Ta Dona. Want to create one?

Video Clips


No video clips yet. Want to upload one?

Meet Other Fans


Recent News


No recent headlines. Got one?

Recent Lists


No recent lists. Want to create one?

Most Popular Skin


No skins yet. Interested in creating one?