Il était une fois l'indépendance
# Il était une fois l'indépendance

Il était une fois l'indépendance is a 2009 Malian film.

## Synopsis

Nama and Siré marry in the early sixties. Nama is a very pious marabout who decides to pull away from the world with his wife to dedicate himself fully to God and live as a hermit. To reward him, God sends him an angel. Nama must make three wishes.

This film is based on a traditional Malian tale.

## Awards

* Festival Internacional de Cine de Ouidah (Benín) 2009
* Festival de cortos francófonos de Vaulx-en-Velin (Francia) 2010
