Djib
Synopsis
Djibril, nicknamed Djib, is a 13 year old black teenager, a rebel of the 90s, who lives with his grandmother in Asnières. He has a strange philosophy that he has posted above his bed: "A black person must never let himself be called the n-word by someone other than a black person, it's the worst insult". He is in love with Joséphine, an "Arab-Gauloise fatou" and decides to offer her a dream vacation.
Top Cast
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Djib
Jessica Hammoudi
Joséphine
Laurentine Milebo
Djib's grandmother
Jean Odoutan
Monsieur Explorer
Samy Chattouna
Akim
Michel Nguyen
Minh Kiet junior
Richard Lesoing
Fair-haired child
Idrissa Drame
'Neg'marron'
Marie-José Segara
Mother Joséphine
Catherine Giron
Bursar
Alexis Desseaux
Djib's boss
Sophie Michaud
CEMA customer advisor
Hamidou Ouedraogo
Black with the djellaba
Hassan Koubba
Akim's big brother
Didier Dorlipo
Grandson of a slave
Adama Kouyaté
Grizzled
Joseph Momo
Star International
Lionel Bensoussan
Djemahel
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Odoutan
- Original Title
- Djib
- Country of Origin
- Benin, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Tabou-Tabac Films, CNC, 45 RDLC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Odoutan
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Odoutan
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Djib
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Djib about?
Djibril, nicknamed Djib, is a 13 year old black teenager, a rebel of the 90s, who lives with his grandmother in Asnières. He has a strange philosophy that he has posted above his bed: "A black person must never let himself be called the n-word by someone other than a black person, it's the worst insult". He is in love with Joséphine, an "Arab-Gauloise fatou" and decides to offer her a dream vacation.
Who directed Djib?
Djib was directed by Jean Odoutan.
Who stars in Djib?
The principal cast of Djib includes Max-Edouard Balthazard, Jessica Hammoudi, Laurentine Milebo, Jean Odoutan, Samy Chattouna.
When was Djib released and how long is it?
Djib was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.