Djogo (officially as Les couilles de l'éléphant), is a 2002 Gabonese comedy film directed by Henri-Joseph Koumba Bididi and produced by Charles Mensah.[1] The film stars Jean-Claude M'Paka in the lead role whereas Philippe Mory, Malcolm Conrath, Annette Ayeang and Nadège Beausson-Diagne made supportive roles.[2] The film revolves around Alevina, a well-known politician who started his electoral campaign but his daughter has joined up with his opponents.[3]
| Djogo | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Henri-Joseph Koumba Bididi |
| Written by | Jean-Michel Isabel Henri-Joseph Koumba Bididi Pauline Sales |
| Produced by | Charles Mensah |
| Starring | Jean-Claude M'Paka Philippe Mory Malcolm Conrath Annette Ayeang Nadège Beausson-Diagne |
| Cinematography | Philippe Elusse |
| Edited by | Michel Klochendler |
| Music by | Wasis Diop |
Production companies | Adélaïde Productions Ce.Na.Ci. Terre Africaine |
| Distributed by | Swift Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Countries | Gabon France |
| Language | French |
The film made its premier on 13 February 2002 in France.[4] The film received mixed reviews from critics and screened in many film festivals worldwide.[5] In 2001 at the Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou, the composer of the film, Wasis Diop won the Best Music Award.[6]
Cast edit
- Jean-Claude M'Paka as Alevina
- Philippe Mory as Kouka
- Malcolm Conrath as Leclerc
- Annette Ayeang as Madame Alevina
- Nadège Beausson-Diagne as Wissi
- Serge Abessolo as Kinga
- Dominique Diata as Georges
- Viviane Biviga as Safou
- Marie-Françoise Mimbie as La sorcière
- Afthanase Ngou as Le porte-serviette
References edit
- ^ "Djogo (2002)". Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ "DJOGO (2002)". BFI. Archived from the original on October 9, 2020. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ "Djogo". The Littman Library of Jewish Civilization. pp. 77–98. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ "MCU Times". mcutimes.com. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ "Djogo". www.tcm.com. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ "Djogo - accolades". IMDb. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
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