The Colonial Friend
L'Ami y'a bon
Synopsis
In 1940 France went to war against Germany and announced not only the mobilization of its territory, but also of its colonies. Senegalese family man Aby enlists in the army, distinguishes himself in battle, and is captured. But when he returns to his country, the French army refuses to pay him for his services.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rachid Bouchareb
- Screenplay & Story
- Rachid Bouchareb
- Original Score
- Franck Rubio
- Original Title
- L'Ami y'a bon
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Tessalit Productions, Thoke Moebius Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rachid Bouchareb
Rachid Bouchareb
Franck Rubio
Department Leadership Roster
Rachid Bouchareb
Director
Rachid Bouchareb
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Colonial Friend
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What is The Colonial Friend about?
In 1940 France went to war against Germany and announced not only the mobilization of its territory, but also of its colonies. Senegalese family man Aby enlists in the army, distinguishes himself in battle, and is captured. But when he returns to his country, the French army refuses to pay him for his services.
Who directed The Colonial Friend?
The Colonial Friend was directed by Rachid Bouchareb.
Who stars in The Colonial Friend?
The principal cast of The Colonial Friend includes Not specified.
When was The Colonial Friend released and how long is it?
The Colonial Friend was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Colonial Friend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Colonial Friend was composed by Franck Rubio.