They Will Have to Kill Us First 2015
7.2 / 10
They Will Have to Kill Us First
In 2012, jihadists took control of northern Mali. They imposed one of the strictest interpretations of sharia law in history. On August 12th they banned music - radio stations destroyed, instruments burned and musicians facing torture, even death. Overnight, Mali’s most revered members of society – the musicians – were forced into hiding or exile. This film follows Mali’s musicians as they fight to keep music alive in their country. We witness fierce battles between the army and the jihadists, capture life over borders at refugee camps where money and hope are scarce, follow perilous journeys home to war ravaged cities, and for one band, Songhoy Blues, their path to international stardom.
In 2012, jihadists took control of northern Mali. They imposed one of the strictest interpretations of sharia law in history. On August 12th they banned music - radio stations destroyed, instruments burned and musicians facing torture, even death. Overnight, Mali’s most revered members of society – the musicians – were forced into hiding or exile. This film follows Mali’s musicians as they fight to keep music alive in their country. We witness fierce battles between the army and the jihadists, capture life over borders at refugee camps where money and hope are scarce, follow perilous journeys home to war ravaged cities, and for one band, Songhoy Blues, their path to international stardom.
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Aliou Touré... Himself - lead singer, Songhoy Blues
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Oumar Touré... Himself, guitar, Songhoy Blues
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Garba Touré... Himself, guitar, Songhoy Blues
... Himself, drummer, Songhoy Blues
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Khaira Arby... Herself, singer
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Release Date:
Oct 13, 2015 (Mali,United Kingdom)
Run Time:
1hr 45`
MMPA Rating:
NR
Original Language:
French
Production Countries:
Mali,United Kingdom
Status:
Released
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They Will Have to Kill Us First
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Aliou Touré... Himself - lead singer, Songhoy Blues
OT
Oumar Touré... Himself, guitar, Songhoy Blues
GT
Garba Touré... Himself, guitar, Songhoy Blues
... Himself, drummer, Songhoy Blues
KA
Khaira Arby... Herself, singer
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They Will Have to Kill Us First
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