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Black and White in Color

Original title: La victoire en chantant
  • 19761976
  • PGPG
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
1.7K
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Black and White in Color (1976)
ComedyDramaWar
During World War I, French colonists lost in African desert decide to attack their German neighbors.During World War I, French colonists lost in African desert decide to attack their German neighbors.During World War I, French colonists lost in African desert decide to attack their German neighbors.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
1.7K
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  • Director
    • Jean-Jacques Annaud
  • Writers
    • Georges Conchon(original screenplay)
    • Jean-Jacques Annaud(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jean Carmet
    • Jacques Dufilho
    • Catherine Rouvel
  • Director
    • Jean-Jacques Annaud
  • Writers
    • Georges Conchon(original screenplay)
    • Jean-Jacques Annaud(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jean Carmet
    • Jacques Dufilho
    • Catherine Rouvel
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 23User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Jean Carmet
    Jean Carmet
    • Le sergent Bosselet
    Jacques Dufilho
    Jacques Dufilho
    • Paul Rechampot
    Catherine Rouvel
    Catherine Rouvel
    • Marinette
    Jacques Spiesser
    Jacques Spiesser
    • Hubert Fresnoy
    Maurice Barrier
    Maurice Barrier
    • Caprice
    Benjamin Memel Atchory
    • Assomption
    Peter Berling
    Peter Berling
    • Le père Jean de la Croix
    Marius Beugre Boignan
    • Barthelémy
    Claude Legros
    • Jacques Rechampot
    Dora Doll
    Dora Doll
    • Maryvonne
    Baye Macoumba Diop
    • Lamartine
    Jacques Monnet
    • Le père Simon
    Dieter Schidor
    • Kraft
    Aboubakar Toine
    • Fidele
    Marc Zuber
    Marc Zuber
    • Le major anglais
    Mamadou Koulibaly
    • Oscar
    Helmut Fiker
    Klaus Huebl
    • Haussmann
    • Director
      • Jean-Jacques Annaud
    • Writers
      • Georges Conchon(original screenplay)
      • Jean-Jacques Annaud(original screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      This was the first winner of the Oscar for best foreign language film after the rules for the category were changed requiring all Academy members who wished to vote having to prove they had attended screenings of all five nominees.
    • Quotes

      Hubert Fresnoy: We shouldn't expect miracles, and that's not what I expect of you.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Le Chant du Départ
      Music by Étienne-Nicolas Méhul

      Lyrics by Marie-Joseph Chénier

      Performed by Georges Thill

    User reviews23

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    8/10
    cute little farce
    While I would be the first to admit that this slight little film will probably not change your life, it is very clever and well worth watching. It is the story of an inept little French village in West Africa that discovers that World War I has been raging for 6 months. So, as patriotic Frenchmen, they decide to launch a completely inept invasion of a nearby German village--even though they had been on excellent terms for some time. The silly slogans and patriotism as well as the ensuing stupidity of their assault is a great mini-version of the real war back in Europe. The parallel is actually quite smart as is the acting and direction.

    A slight movie, yes, but it will give you a little chuckle and it's all harmless fun.
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    • planktonrules
    • Jan 23, 2006

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    • Release date
      • May 8, 1977 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Côte d'Ivoire
      • France
      • West Germany
      • Switzerland
    • Languages
      • French
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sehnsucht nach Afrika
    • Filming locations
      • Niofoin, Poro, Ivory Coast(multiple locations)
    • Production companies
      • Artco-Film
      • France 3 Cinéma
      • Reggane Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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