Le Franc
Synopsis
A penniless, fast-thinking musician buys a lottery ticket which he glues to his back door, in hopes of eventually retrieving his instrument from his exasperating landlady. —but the ticket wins...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 9, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Djibril Diop Mambéty
- Screenplay & Story
- Djibril Diop Mambéty
- Original Score
- Dieye Ma Dieye, Issa Cissokho, Moussa N'Diaye
- Original Title
- Le Franc
- Country of Origin
- Senegal, Switzerland, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Wolof
- Runtime
- 46m
- Production Studios
- Waka Films, Scolopendra Productions, Maag Daan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Djibril Diop Mambéty
Djibril Diop Mambéty
Dieye Ma Dieye, Issa Cissokho, Moussa N'Diaye
Stéphan Oriach
Stéphan Oriach
Silvia Voser
Department Leadership Roster
Stéphan Oriach
Editor
Djibril Diop Mambéty
Director
Silvia Voser
Producer
Djibril Diop Mambéty
Writer
Stéphan Oriach
Director of Photography
Dieye Ma Dieye
Original Music Composer
Issa Cissokho
Original Music Composer
Moussa N'Diaye
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Le Franc.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Franc
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Le Franc about?
A penniless, fast-thinking musician buys a lottery ticket which he glues to his back door, in hopes of eventually retrieving his instrument from his exasperating landlady. —but the ticket wins...
Who directed Le Franc?
Le Franc was directed by Djibril Diop Mambéty.
Who stars in Le Franc?
The principal cast of Le Franc includes Dieye Ma Dieye, Aminata Fall, Demba Bâ.
When was Le Franc released and how long is it?
Le Franc was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Le Franc?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Le Franc was composed by Dieye Ma Dieye, Issa Cissokho, Moussa N'Diaye.