A Trip to the Country
Vacances au pays
Synopsis
Cameroonian filmmaker Jean-Marie Teno directs this impassioned documentary about the slow crumbling of traditional morals and values caused by colonialism and globalization. The film traces Teno's journey from his base in France to Cameroon's capital Yaounde to his hometown of Mbieng. In the process, he captures images of corroding infrastructures and corrupt officials.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Marie Téno
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Marie Téno
- Original Title
- Vacances au pays
- Country of Origin
- Cameroon, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Raphia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Marie Téno
Jean-Marie Téno
Jean-Marie Téno
Christiane Badgley
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Marie Téno
Director of Photography
Jean-Marie Téno
Director
Jean-Marie Téno
Writer
Christiane Badgley
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Trip to the Country
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What is A Trip to the Country about?
Cameroonian filmmaker Jean-Marie Teno directs this impassioned documentary about the slow crumbling of traditional morals and values caused by colonialism and globalization. The film traces Teno's journey from his base in France to Cameroon's capital Yaounde to his hometown of Mbieng. In the process, he captures images of corroding infrastructures and corrupt officials.
Who directed A Trip to the Country?
A Trip to the Country was directed by Jean-Marie Téno.
Who stars in A Trip to the Country?
The principal cast of A Trip to the Country includes Not specified.
When was A Trip to the Country released and how long is it?
A Trip to the Country was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.