Pétanqui
Synopsis
In the middle of a drought, Pétanqui - who is responsible for the distribution of food to the population - enjoys a good life, a nice house, lovers and an official car. His son returns from France with a Law degree, and although he does not approve of his father’s lifestyle, he decides to defend him in court when he is accused of embezzlement. His defence becomes a strong attack on civil servants and members of government who take advantage of their situation. After all, his father is the lesser evil of a state of generalized corruption.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kozoloa Yeo
- Original Title
- Pétanqui
- Country of Origin
- Cote D'Ivoire
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kozoloa Yeo
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Kozoloa Yeo
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pétanqui
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What is Pétanqui about?
In the middle of a drought, Pétanqui - who is responsible for the distribution of food to the population - enjoys a good life, a nice house, lovers and an official car. His son returns from France with a Law degree, and although he does not approve of his father’s lifestyle, he decides to defend him in court when he is accused of embezzlement. His defence becomes a strong attack on civil servants and members of government who take advantage of their situation. After all, his father is the lesser evil of a state of generalized corruption.
Who directed Pétanqui?
Pétanqui was directed by Kozoloa Yeo.
Who stars in Pétanqui?
The principal cast of Pétanqui includes Sidiki Bakaba, Douta Seck, Bienvenu Neba, Bitty Moro, Souleyman Koli.
When was Pétanqui released and how long is it?
Pétanqui was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.