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L'afrance

  • 2001
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
154
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L'afrance (2001)
DramaRomance

El Hadj is studying in Paris. He is one of the young Senegalese men who have come to Paris since the French colony became independent to get a good education so that he can serve his fatherl... Read allEl Hadj is studying in Paris. He is one of the young Senegalese men who have come to Paris since the French colony became independent to get a good education so that he can serve his fatherland on his return. Unexpectedly he is suddenly confronted by a problem with his residence ... Read allEl Hadj is studying in Paris. He is one of the young Senegalese men who have come to Paris since the French colony became independent to get a good education so that he can serve his fatherland on his return. Unexpectedly he is suddenly confronted by a problem with his residence papers, just because he has arranged an extension too late. His pleasant life filled with ... Read all

  • Director
    • Alain Gomis
  • Writers
    • Xavier Christiaens
    • Alain Gomis
    • Pierre Schoeller
  • Stars
    • Djolof Mbengue
    • Delphine Zingg
    • Samir Guesmi
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    154
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alain Gomis
    • Writers
      • Xavier Christiaens
      • Alain Gomis
      • Pierre Schoeller
    • Stars
      • Djolof Mbengue
      • Delphine Zingg
      • Samir Guesmi
    • 1User review
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Djolof Mbengue
    • El Hadj Diop
    Delphine Zingg
    • Myriam Bechet
    Samir Guesmi
    Samir Guesmi
    • Khalid
    Théophile Sowié
    • Demba
    • (as Théophile Moussa Sowié)
    Bass Dhem
    Bass Dhem
    • Chérif
    Albert Mendy
    • Oumar
    Thierno Ndiaye Doss
    • Le père
    • (as Thierno Ndiaye)
    Oumar N'Diaye
    • Papis
    Louis Beyler
    • Teacher
    Josephine Theodora M'Boup
    • Awa
    • (as Joséphine Mboub)
    Seybani Sougou
    • Jean
    Gérard Tallet
    • Doctor
    Éric Franquelin
    • Judge
    • (as Eric Franquelin)
    Sylvia Wels
    • Lawyer
    Alioune Ndiaye
    • El Hadj as a child
    Bruno Lapassatet
    • Tramp
    Marie-Louise Mendy
    • El Hadj's mother
    Francois-Noel Bing
    • Policeman
    • Director
      • Alain Gomis
    • Writers
      • Xavier Christiaens
      • Alain Gomis
      • Pierre Schoeller
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    10ken_mayer

    Amazing and yet amazing that this film is not on DVD!

    I saw this at an African film festival in DC in 2002. It follows a history student from Senegal who studies and works in Paris.

    Better than La Haine, this film shows the stresses and strains of African expatriates in France. The student wants to get his PhD and return to Senegal to better life there. Everyone else in Paris (natives as well as other Africans) think he just wants to stay in France.

    The protagonist is torn between two worlds. The ways of Senegal are now foreign to him, but neither is he European.

    There is tension, violence, and sex and a good story. I wish I could show this to more people, but it's not available!!??!

    UPDATE: Just found out that it is available for streaming and download at the African Film Library.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 30, 2002 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Senegal
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • As a Man
    • Filming locations
      • Dakar, Senegal
    • Production companies
      • Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC)
      • Mille et Une Productions
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    • Budget
      • FRF 8,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $24,450
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
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