Alassane spins Niger's famous traditional sport of the Lutte (wrestling) into satirical mayhem through puppet animation, a form that interests him most today. A championship game is organised in Toad Republic; supporters cheer, and who will win: the frog, the scorpion or the chameleon?

Director
Moustapha Alassane
Country of production
Niger
Year
2001
Festival Edition
IFFR 2010
Length
14'
Medium
35mm
Language
French
Producer
Moustapha Alassane
Sales
POM Films
Director
Moustapha Alassane
Country of production
Niger
Year
2001
Festival Edition
IFFR 2010
Length
14'
Medium
35mm
Language
French
Producer
Moustapha Alassane
Sales
POM Films