Under House Arrest
En résidence surveillée
Synopsis
The president of an African country is closely allied with European entrepreneurs for his own benefit and theirs. The sky falls on their heads when a political essay on "The Political Structures of Traditional Power" is published. To make matters worse, the military gets involved. The president, whose party ruled unchallenged (single-party system), finds himself under house arrest.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
- Screenplay & Story
- Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
- Original Score
- Francis Bebey
- Original Title
- En résidence surveillée
- Country of Origin
- Senegal, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Wolof
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Les Films PSV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
Francis Bebey
Philippe Cassard
Anne Amado
Department Leadership Roster
Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
Director
Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
Screenplay
Anne Amado
Editor
Philippe Cassard
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Under House Arrest
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What is Under House Arrest about?
The president of an African country is closely allied with European entrepreneurs for his own benefit and theirs. The sky falls on their heads when a political essay on "The Political Structures of Traditional Power" is published. To make matters worse, the military gets involved. The president, whose party ruled unchallenged (single-party system), finds himself under house arrest.
Who directed Under House Arrest?
Under House Arrest was directed by Paulin Soumanou Vieyra.
Who stars in Under House Arrest?
The principal cast of Under House Arrest includes Douta Seck, Michel Coulon, Joseph Baloma Sane, Marie Jeanne Gueye, Serigne Ndiaye Gonzales.
When was Under House Arrest released and how long is it?
Under House Arrest was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Under House Arrest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Under House Arrest was composed by Francis Bebey.