Black Dju
Synopsis
This standard slice-of-life drama is about Dju Dibonga (Richard Courcet), a young man who leaves his home on Cabo Verde, an island of Portuguese dependency off the coast of Africa, to go to Luxembourg and search for his father. Far from his home village and unfamiliar with the large city, the young black man forms an unlikely friendship with a down-and-out white policeman whose only consolation in life is found at the bottom of a bottle. Their developing companionship forms the main focus of this movie directed by Pol Cruchten.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pol Cruchten
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Feitler
- Original Title
- Black Dju
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- RTBF, Saga Film, Samsa Film, Vermedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pol Cruchten
Frank Feitler, Pol Cruchten
Daniel Barrau
Denise Vindevogel
Jean-Claude Schlim, Claude Waringo, Jani Thiltges
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Feitler
Screenplay
Pol Cruchten
Writer
Daniel Barrau
Director of Photography
Claude Waringo
Producer
Jani Thiltges
Producer
Denise Vindevogel
Editor
Véronique Sacrez
Production Design
Pol Cruchten
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Dju
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Dju about?
This standard slice-of-life drama is about Dju Dibonga (Richard Courcet), a young man who leaves his home on Cabo Verde, an island of Portuguese dependency off the coast of Africa, to go to Luxembourg and search for his father. Far from his home village and unfamiliar with the large city, the young black man forms an unlikely friendship with a down-and-out white policeman whose only consolation in life is found at the bottom of a bottle. Their developing companionship forms the main focus of this movie directed by Pol Cruchten.
Who directed Black Dju?
Black Dju was directed by Pol Cruchten.
Who stars in Black Dju?
The principal cast of Black Dju includes Philippe Léotard, Richard Courcet, Patrice-Flora Praxo, Cesária Évora, Adama Kouyaté.
When was Black Dju released and how long is it?
Black Dju was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.