Le mariage en afrique
Switzerland, April 2004
FILM,
Documentary,
52 min.
- directed by
- François Yang
- Written by
- François Yang
- Status
- In distribution
Françoise, 25, and Alexandre, 27, live in Lausanne and plan to marry soon. Alexandre suggests
having the religious ceremony in Cameroon, where Françoise was born. With the help of Françoise's African uncle the couple embark on extensive marriage preparations. In Africa marriage is a big event, and celebrated accordingly, so inevitably, the couple's families have rather different ideas and hilarious misunderstandings ensue. Alexandre's parents oscillate between curiosity and prejudice, whilst Françoise takes the opportunity to ponder on her identity straddling two continents. It's time for the small family from Switzerland to come face to face with the big family in Africa. Without falling into the trap of racial stereotypes, Yang's documentary on the meeting of two different cultures is astute and packed with humour.
credits
- World Premiere
- April 2004
- Original Version
- French, colour, Digi Beta, 52 min.
- Production
- Les Productions JMH, RTS Radio Télévision Suisse
- Producer
- Florence Adam
- directed by
- François Yang
- Written by
- François Yang
- Cinematography
- Patricia Atanazio
- Editing
- Janine Waeber
- Location Sound Mix
- Benedikt Frutiger
World Sales / World Rights
- World Rights
- JMH & FILO Films
Worldwide Distribution
- Switzerland
-
Les Productions JMH
Distribution
Release date: tba
Festivals
(a selection)
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Solothurn, Solothurner Filmtage
24.01.2005 - 30.01.2005 -
Nyon, 10. Visions du Réel - Festival International de Cinéma
19.04.2004 - 25.04.2004