Genesis (La genèse) 25 years old

Inspired by the book of Genesis, this film tells the power struggle between two families: a clan of herders led by Jacob and another clan of hunters fronted by his brother Esau. Caught in the crossfire is their cousin, Hamor and his tribe of farmers.

Credits

Genesis Cast

Name Character
Salif Keita He was 50, now 75 years old as Esau
Sotigui Kouyaté He was 63, 73 years old when he died as Jacob
Maimouna Hélène Diarra as Lea
Fatoumata Diawara She was 17, now 42 years old as Dina
Balla Moussa Keïta He was 65, 67 years old when he died as Hamor

Genesis Crew

Name Department
Cheick Oumar Sissoko as Director. He was 54 (now 79) years old Directing
Genesis (25 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, September 08, 1999
  • Runtime: 102 minutes