Bye Bye Africa
Synopsis
A Chadian film director who lives and works in France returns home upon the death of his mother. He is shocked at the degraded state of the country and the national cinema. The filmmaker decides to make a film dedicated to his mother.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
- Screenplay & Story
- Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
- Original Score
- Al-hadj Ahmat dit Pecos, Ringo Efoua-Ela, Issa Bongo
- Original Title
- Bye Bye Africa
- Country of Origin
- Chad, France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Images Plus, Tele-Chad, La Lanterne
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Al-hadj Ahmat dit Pecos, Ringo Efoua-Ela, Issa Bongo
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, Stéphane Legoux, Robert Millié
Sarah Taouss Matton
Department Leadership Roster
Sarah Taouss Matton
Editor
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Writer
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Director
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Director of Photography
Stéphane Legoux
Director of Photography
Robert Millié
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bye Bye Africa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bye Bye Africa about?
A Chadian film director who lives and works in France returns home upon the death of his mother. He is shocked at the degraded state of the country and the national cinema. The filmmaker decides to make a film dedicated to his mother.
Who directed Bye Bye Africa?
Bye Bye Africa was directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun.
Who stars in Bye Bye Africa?
The principal cast of Bye Bye Africa includes Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, Garba Issa, Aïcha Yelena, Abakar Mahamat-Saleh, Khayar Oumar Defallah.
When was Bye Bye Africa released and how long is it?
Bye Bye Africa was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Bye Bye Africa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bye Bye Africa was composed by Al-hadj Ahmat dit Pecos, Ringo Efoua-Ela, Issa Bongo.