L'afrance
Synopsis
El Hadj is studying in Paris. He is one of the young Senegalese men who have come to Paris since the French colony became independent to get a good education so that he can serve his fatherland on his return. Unexpectedly he is suddenly confronted by a problem with his residence papers, just because he has arranged an extension too late. His pleasant life filled with good prospects has gone in one fell swoop. He faces a dilemma. He can stay illegally in France, the country where he feels at home, where he has his friends, has fallen in love and can drink water from the tap. Or he can return (without graduating) to the 3rd-world country of Senegal to use the knowledge he has acquired. It is not only a practical choice. It comes down to the question of who he is, who he thought he could be.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Gomis
- Screenplay & Story
- Xavier Christiaens, Alain Gomis, Pierre Schoeller, Nathalie Stragier, Marc Wels
- Original Score
- Patrice Gomis
- Original Title
- L'afrance
- Country of Origin
- France, Senegal
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Gomis
Xavier Christiaens, Alain Gomis, Pierre Schoeller, Nathalie Stragier, Marc Wels
Patrice Gomis
Pierre Stoeber
Fabrice Rouaud
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Stoeber
Director of Photography
Alain Gomis
Director
Fabrice Rouaud
Editor
Xavier Christiaens
Writer
Alain Gomis
Writer
Pierre Schoeller
Writer
Nathalie Stragier
Writer
Marc Wels
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About L'afrance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is L'afrance about?
El Hadj is studying in Paris. He is one of the young Senegalese men who have come to Paris since the French colony became independent to get a good education so that he can serve his fatherland on his return. Unexpectedly he is suddenly confronted by a problem with his residence papers, just because he has arranged an extension too late. His pleasant life filled with good prospects has gone in one fell swoop. He faces a dilemma. He can stay illegally in France, the country where he feels at home, where he has his friends, has fallen in love and can drink water from the tap. Or he can return (without graduating) to the 3rd-world country of Senegal to use the knowledge he has acquired. It is not only a practical choice. It comes down to the question of who he is, who he thought he could be.
Who directed L'afrance?
L'afrance was directed by Alain Gomis.
Who stars in L'afrance?
The principal cast of L'afrance includes Djolof Mbengue, Delphine Zingg, Samir Guesmi, Théophile Sowié, Bass Dhem.
When was L'afrance released and how long is it?
L'afrance was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for L'afrance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for L'afrance was composed by Patrice Gomis.