In this first African animation, Alassane introduced his mythic toad analogies, whereby the toad becomes a safe alibi for barbed satire. At the court of King Toad, great monarch of an imaginary country, the courtiers are constantly scheming – much like a new African nation.
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Le retour d’un aventurier
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Bon voyage Sim
When the king of the toads returns from his triumphant trip abroad, he finds a usurper on his throne. Out with him! -
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FVVA: Femme, villa, voiture, argent
Ali is the image of modern Africa. Riding his motorbike, he returns happily from a football match but a nasty surprise awaits him at his…
Film details
- Country of production
- Canada
- Year
- 1966
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2010
- Length
- 4'
- Medium/Format
- Betacam SP PAL
