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6.0 / 10(4 votes)IMDb19781h 30mCameroon

The Price of Freedom

Le prix de la liberté

Synopsis

After refusing the sexual advances of her village chief and her father's authority, a young woman runs away from home and goes to town. There she meets several members of her family and tries to start her life from scratch. She enrolls at a high school and makes new friends. However, she realizes that social relations in town also depend on sexual favors and that around her everyone has given in to that practice. When she loses the only man she loved, the girl returns to her village and in a fit of rage sets it on fire.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jean-Pierre Dikongué-Pipa
Screenplay & Story
Jean-Pierre Dikongué-Pipa
Original Title
Le prix de la liberté
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Studios
Cameroun Spectacles

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jean-Pierre Dikongué-Pipa

Screenplay & Story

Jean-Pierre Dikongué-Pipa

Department Leadership Roster

Jean-Pierre Dikongué-Pipa

Jean-Pierre Dikongué-Pipa

Director

Jean-Pierre Dikongué-Pipa

Jean-Pierre Dikongué-Pipa

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Price of Freedom

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

What is The Price of Freedom about?

After refusing the sexual advances of her village chief and her father's authority, a young woman runs away from home and goes to town. There she meets several members of her family and tries to start her life from scratch. She enrolls at a high school and makes new friends. However, she realizes that social relations in town also depend on sexual favors and that around her everyone has given in to that practice. When she loses the only man she loved, the girl returns to her village and in a fit of rage sets it on fire.

Who directed The Price of Freedom?

The Price of Freedom was directed by Jean-Pierre Dikongué-Pipa.

Who stars in The Price of Freedom?

The principal cast of The Price of Freedom includes Marie-Thérèse Badje, Bibi Kouo, Marthe Momha, Albert Mouangue, Madeleine Ndoum.

When was The Price of Freedom released and how long is it?

The Price of Freedom was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.