In 2010 the IFFR screened all the short films that are part of a sitcom in twelve episodes by Les Boulistes, a collective of actors and film makers in Congo. The films were produced by writer and director Amour Sauveur.<br />

Les Boulistes

A woman likes to be beaten by her husband. Seventh part of a sitcom in twelve episodes of six minutes each that can be viewed independently. The series offers a comical sketch of ordinary, everyday situations from Congolese society.

IFFR 2010

Frappes moi, 

Signals - Where Is Africa

Frappes moi

A good sense of humour is all you need for a nice short film. Episode from a series of twelve short African comedies. Screens before Imani.

IFFR 2011

Boulistes 6, Les

Signals: Raiding Africa

Les Boulistes 6

A boss faces the strong spirit of one of his employees whom he harkens night and day. Episode from a series of twelve short African comedies.

Boulistes 11, Les

Les Boulistes 11

Paying off one’s debt for a failed weekend. Third part of a sitcom in twelve episodes of six minutes each that can be viewed independently. The series offers a comical sketch of ordinary, everyday situations from Congolese society.

Par ricochet, 

Par ricochet

A minister’s wife proves that, above all, she is an independent woman. Episode from a series of twelve short African comedies.

Boulistes 12, Les

Les Boulistes 12

The setbacks of a young man pretending to be an MP’s nephew. Last part of a sitcom in twelve episodes of six minutes each that can be viewed independently. The series offers a comical sketch of ordinary, everyday situations from Congolese society.

telecommande, La

La telecommande

In the Congo you can't make a joke about anything, so humour has to be very clever. Episode from a series of twelve short African comedies.

Boulistes 1, Les

Les Boulistes 1

A woman confesses to her husband. Fifth part of a sitcom in twelve episodes of six minutes each that can be viewed independently. The series offers a comical sketch of ordinary, everyday situations from Congolese society.

Par amour, 

Par amour

A colonel demands milk to soothe his temper. Ninth part of a sitcom in twelve episodes of six minutes each that can be viewed independently. The series offers a comical sketch of ordinary, everyday situations from Congolese society.

Du lait, 

Du lait

Masta misses a golden opportunity to prove his manliness. Forth part of a sitcom in twelve episodes of six minutes each that can be viewed independently. The series offers a comical sketch of ordinary, everyday situations from Congolese society.

Moins 1, 

Moins 1

Not too serious, stimulating look at real Congolese life. Episode from a series of twelve short African comedies. Screens before My Father's House.

Boulistes 9, Les

Les Boulistes 9

This film didn’t cost much to make, but it was obviously great fun. Episode from a series of twelve short African comedies. Screens before Elmina.

Boulistes 8, Les

Les Boulistes 8

Dry social humour from the Congo. Episode from a series of twelve short African comedies. Screens before Elmina.

Boulistes 7, Les

Les Boulistes 7

A father lodges his son with his in-laws. Tenth part of a sitcom in twelve episodes of six minutes each that can be viewed independently. The series offers a comical sketch of ordinary, everyday situations from Congolese society.

parite, La

La parite

A game of ping-pong between a couple. Eighth part of a sitcom in twelve episodes of six minutes each that can be viewed independently. The series offers a comical sketch of ordinary, everyday situations from Congolese society.

Pedi linguale, 

Pedi linguale

The girls make Masta shit himself. Eleventh part of a sitcom in twelve episodes of six minutes each that can be viewed independently. The series offers a comical sketch of ordinary, everyday situations from Congolese society.

diarrhee, La

La diarrhee

They may well make some more next year. Episode from a series of twelve short African comedies. Screened before My Father's House.

Boulistes 10, Les

Les Boulistes 10

Humour is an effective weapon against despair and disorder. Episode from a series of twelve short African comedies.

Boulistes 3, Les

Les Boulistes 3

A father permeates the house with fear. Sixth part of a a sitcom in twelve episodes of six minutes each that can be viewed independently. The series offers a comical sketch of ordinary, everyday situations from Congolese society.

Chien méchant, 

Chien méchant

Satire is a noble art. Episode from a series of twelve short African comedies.

Boulistes 2, Les

Les Boulistes 2

You can turn anything in to a joke, as long as you see it. Episode from a series of twelve short African comedies.

Boulistes 4, Les

Les Boulistes 4

Just about everything is wrong in Brazzaville, so there’s plenty of material for humour. Episode from a series of twelve short African comedies. Screens before Imani.

Boulistes 5, Les

Les Boulistes 5

An uncle discovers that his nephew and his friend no longer agree with each other on account of Q. First part of sitcom in twelve episodes of six minutes each that can be viewed independently. The series offers a comical sketch of ordinary, everyday situations from Congolese society.

Q, Le

Le Q

A father puts two of his daughter’s admirers to the test. Second part of a sitcom in twelve episodes of six minutes each that can be viewed independently. The series offers a comical sketch of ordinary, everyday situations from Congolese society.

IFFR 2025
30 Jan – 9 Feb 2025