The Draughtsmen Clash
Le damier
Synopsis
This film tells the story of the president of a fictitious African nation who spends a sleepless night playing checkers with a pot-smoking vagabond who claims to be the all-round champion. However, the rules of the game entail the opponents howling vulgar and foul obscenities at one another. The champion proceeds to insult, and trounce, the President. His reward, and his fate, will not surprise anyone.
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Dieudonné Kabongo
Papa National
Yves Mba
Le Champion
Jean LaCroix Kamba
Sergeant-chef / Commissaire du Gouvernement
Djibril Nguemongwa
Premier Sergeant
'Michou' Michel Tchibinda
Caporal
Lilian Gomez
Soldat
Luce Malekou
Fille de Palais / Speakerine TV4
Geneviève Issembe
Mama Nationale
Balufu Bakupa-Kanyinda
Journaliste Television Nationale / Chauffeur de la Fille du Palais / Chauffeur du Chef de Garde
Bonga Bakissi
Voix féminine radio (voice)
Pascal N'Zonzi
Himself
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Balufu Bakupa-Kanyinda
- Screenplay & Story
- Balufu Bakupa-Kanyinda
- Original Title
- Le damier
- Country of Origin
- Congo, France, Gabon
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- Myriapodus Films, Centrale Productions, Difanda Yoi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Balufu Bakupa-Kanyinda
Balufu Bakupa-Kanyinda
Department Leadership Roster
Balufu Bakupa-Kanyinda
Director
Balufu Bakupa-Kanyinda
Writer
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What is The Draughtsmen Clash about?
This film tells the story of the president of a fictitious African nation who spends a sleepless night playing checkers with a pot-smoking vagabond who claims to be the all-round champion. However, the rules of the game entail the opponents howling vulgar and foul obscenities at one another. The champion proceeds to insult, and trounce, the President. His reward, and his fate, will not surprise anyone.
Who directed The Draughtsmen Clash?
The Draughtsmen Clash was directed by Balufu Bakupa-Kanyinda.
Who stars in The Draughtsmen Clash?
The principal cast of The Draughtsmen Clash includes Dieudonné Kabongo, Yves Mba, Jean LaCroix Kamba, Djibril Nguemongwa, 'Michou' Michel Tchibinda.
When was The Draughtsmen Clash released and how long is it?
The Draughtsmen Clash was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 40m.