Genesis
1999, Bambara. Directed by Cheick Oumar Sissoko.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Bambara
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 8 September 1999
- Original title
- La genèse
- Country
- Mali, France
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Genesis runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
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Genesis isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Genesis?
If you liked Genesis, try Jacob, The Book of Daniel, The Bible: In the Beginning....
Who directed Genesis?
Genesis (1999) was directed by Cheick Oumar Sissoko and stars Sotigui Kouyaté, Salif Keita, Balla Moussa Keita.