The Spirit of Mopti

In eastern Mali, where desert and savanna meet. Lies Mopti, a major Muslim city and a commercial junction on the River Niger. Every Thursday, businessmen of different ethnic groups mingle at the market. In Mopti, you can hear all the languages of Mali spoken, and here the ancient bartering tradition is still practiced. This film seeks to capture the Mopti spirit, made up of tolerance, humor, respect for others, exchange and commerce.