Africa, I Will Fleece You
Afrique, je te plumerai
Synopsis
This documentary of repressive political realities in Cameroon begins with the 1990 publication of an open letter to President Biya calling for a national conference - and the immediate arrest of the letter's author and publisher. The narration then examines the nation's colonial history, beginning with the first German missionary in 1901, the establishment of schools, French occupation following World War I, the paucity of books written by and published by Cameroonians, and the repression of the CPU, a leftist organization of the 1950s and 1960s. Cameroon and its people are the lark, its feathers plucked first by colonialism and then by native strongmen: 'Alouette, je te plumerai.'
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
January 1, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Marie Téno
- Original Title
- Afrique, je te plumerai
- Country of Origin
- Cameroon, Germany, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, Les Films du Raphia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Marie Téno
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Jean-Marie Téno
Director
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What is Africa, I Will Fleece You about?
This documentary of repressive political realities in Cameroon begins with the 1990 publication of an open letter to President Biya calling for a national conference - and the immediate arrest of the letter's author and publisher. The narration then examines the nation's colonial history, beginning with the first German missionary in 1901, the establishment of schools, French occupation following World War I, the paucity of books written by and published by Cameroonians, and the repression of the CPU, a leftist organization of the 1950s and 1960s. Cameroon and its people are the lark, its feathers plucked first by colonialism and then by native strongmen: 'Alouette, je te plumerai.'
Who directed Africa, I Will Fleece You?
Africa, I Will Fleece You was directed by Jean-Marie Téno.
Who stars in Africa, I Will Fleece You?
The principal cast of Africa, I Will Fleece You includes Narcisse Kouokam, Marie Claire Dati, Aboubakar Toine, Ange Guetouom, Jean-Marie Téno.
When was Africa, I Will Fleece You released and how long is it?
Africa, I Will Fleece You was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.