

The Taste of Palm Wine
Le goût du vin de palme
Synopsis
Escaping from her daughter, who has eyes only for her inheritance and accuses her of dilapidating the family fortune, Ariane, the richest woman in France but already an old woman, thwarts security to escape from the prison of her mansion where her family has locked her up because she dared to shower a gigolo with gifts. With her African chauffeur Aristide at the wheel of the Bentley, they wander around Paris with no real destination. For the first time, Ariane becomes interested in the origins and the personality of this black man, until now « invisible », who has been driving her for ten years. It's in this way that Africa will impose itself on her through Aristide's stories, African food and palm wine. An adventure into the unreal, where Africa becomes the way out and the lifeline from the family impasse in which she finds herself. If money can’t make you happy, try Africa.
Top Cast
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Ecrans Noirs
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Bekolo
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Pierre Bekolo, Simon Njami
- Original Title
- Le goût du vin de palme
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Cameroon, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Weltfilm, Zili Jungle Studios, Beks Prod
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Bekolo
Jean-Pierre Bekolo, Simon Njami
Ayşe Alacakaptan
Jean-Pierre Bekolo
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Bekolo
Director
Jean-Pierre Bekolo
Writer
Simon Njami
Writer
Ayşe Alacakaptan
Director of Photography
Jean-Pierre Bekolo
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Taste of Palm Wine
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What is The Taste of Palm Wine about?
Escaping from her daughter, who has eyes only for her inheritance and accuses her of dilapidating the family fortune, Ariane, the richest woman in France but already an old woman, thwarts security to escape from the prison of her mansion where her family has locked her up because she dared to shower a gigolo with gifts. With her African chauffeur Aristide at the wheel of the Bentley, they wander around Paris with no real destination. For the first time, Ariane becomes interested in the origins and the personality of this black man, until now « invisible », who has been driving her for ten years. It's in this way that Africa will impose itself on her through Aristide's stories, African food and palm wine. An adventure into the unreal, where Africa becomes the way out and the lifeline from the family impasse in which she finds herself. If money can’t make you happy, try Africa.
Who directed The Taste of Palm Wine?
The Taste of Palm Wine was directed by Jean-Pierre Bekolo.
Who stars in The Taste of Palm Wine?
The principal cast of The Taste of Palm Wine includes Caroline Ducrocq, Emile Abossolo M'bo, Félix Kama, Binda Ngazolo, Prune Essono Tsimi.
When was The Taste of Palm Wine released and how long is it?
The Taste of Palm Wine was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.



















