title: Il était une fois l'indépendance
text: # 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
  