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10.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb20041h 30mFrance, Martinique

Biguine

Synopsis

Martinique, late nineteenth century. Abandoning the plantation where they work, Hermansia and Tiquitaque, a couple of musicians, settle in Saint-Pierre, but quickly become disillusioned as their career takes off in a small town which is only interested in Western music. Thus begins a long drift during which the couple learns new sounds and new music from elsewhere.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Guy Deslauriers
Screenplay & Story
Patrick Chamoiseau
Original Score
Amos Coulanges
Original Title
Biguine
Country of Origin
France, Martinique
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 30m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Guy Deslauriers

Screenplay & Story

Patrick Chamoiseau

Original Score & Music

Amos Coulanges

Director of Photography

Jacques Boumendil

Film Editing

Aïlo Auguste-Judith

Producers

Yasmina Hou-You-Fat

Department Leadership Roster

Guy Deslauriers

Director

Patrick Chamoiseau

Writer

Yasmina Hou-You-Fat

Producer

Jacques Boumendil

Director of Photography

Aïlo Auguste-Judith

Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions About Biguine

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Biguine about?

Martinique, late nineteenth century. Abandoning the plantation where they work, Hermansia and Tiquitaque, a couple of musicians, settle in Saint-Pierre, but quickly become disillusioned as their career takes off in a small town which is only interested in Western music. Thus begins a long drift during which the couple learns new sounds and new music from elsewhere.

Who directed Biguine?

Biguine was directed by Guy Deslauriers.

Who stars in Biguine?

The principal cast of Biguine includes Micheline Mona, Max Télèphe.

When was Biguine released and how long is it?

Biguine was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

Who composed the musical score for Biguine?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Biguine was composed by Amos Coulanges.