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As a Man

Original title: L'afrance
  • 20012001
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
147
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As a Man (2001)
  • Drama
  • Romance
El Hadj is studying in Paris. He is one of the young Senegalese men who have come to Paris since the French colony became independent to get a good education so that he can serve his fatherl... Read allEl Hadj is studying in Paris. He is one of the young Senegalese men who have come to Paris since the French colony became independent to get a good education so that he can serve his fatherland on his return. Unexpectedly he is suddenly confronted by a problem with his residence ... Read allEl Hadj is studying in Paris. He is one of the young Senegalese men who have come to Paris since the French colony became independent to get a good education so that he can serve his fatherland on his return. Unexpectedly he is suddenly confronted by a problem with his residence papers, just because he has arranged an extension too late. His pleasant life filled with ... Read all
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6.7/10
147
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  • Director
    • Alain Gomis
  • Writers
    • Xavier Christiaens(adaptation)
    • Alain Gomis
    • Pierre Schoeller(adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Djolof Mbengue
    • Delphine Zingg
    • Samir Guesmi
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  • Director
    • Alain Gomis
  • Writers
    • Xavier Christiaens(adaptation)
    • Alain Gomis
    • Pierre Schoeller(adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Djolof Mbengue
    • Delphine Zingg
    • Samir Guesmi
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    • 1User review
    • 7Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 2 nominations

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    Djolof Mbengue
    • El Hadj Diopas El Hadj Diop
    Delphine Zingg
    • Myriam Bechetas Myriam Bechet
    Samir Guesmi
    Samir Guesmi
    • Khalidas Khalid
    Théophile Sowié
    • Dembaas Demba
    • (as Théophile Moussa Sowié)
    Bass Dhem
    Bass Dhem
    • Chérifas Chérif
    Albert Mendy
    • Oumaras Oumar
    Thierno Ndiaye Doss
    • Le pèreas Le père
    • (as Thierno Ndiaye)
    Oumar N'Diaye
    • Papisas Papis
    Louis Beyler
    • Teacheras Teacher
    Joséphine Mboub
    • Awaas Awa
    Seybani Sougou
    • Jeanas Jean
    Gérard Tallet
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Eric Franklin
    • Judgeas Judge
    • (as Eric Franquelin)
    Sylvia Wels
    • Lawyeras Lawyer
    Alioune Ndiaye
    • El Hadj as a childas El Hadj as a child
    Bruno Lapassatet
    • Trampas Tramp
    Marie-Louise Mendy
    • El Hadj's motheras El Hadj's mother
    Francois-Noel Bing
    • Policemanas Policeman
    • Director
      • Alain Gomis
    • Writers
      • Xavier Christiaens(adaptation) (dialogue)
      • Alain Gomis
      • Pierre Schoeller(adaptation) (dialogue)
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    10/10
    Amazing and yet amazing that this film is not on DVD!
    I saw this at an African film festival in DC in 2002. It follows a history student from Senegal who studies and works in Paris.

    Better than La Haine, this film shows the stresses and strains of African expatriates in France. The student wants to get his PhD and return to Senegal to better life there. Everyone else in Paris (natives as well as other Africans) think he just wants to stay in France.

    The protagonist is torn between two worlds. The ways of Senegal are now foreign to him, but neither is he European.

    There is tension, violence, and sex and a good story. I wish I could show this to more people, but it's not available!!??!

    UPDATE: Just found out that it is available for streaming and download at the African Film Library.
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    • Apr 5, 2006

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    • Release date
      • January 30, 2002 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Senegal
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Afrancja
    • Filming locations
      • Dakar, Senegal
    • Production companies
      • Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC)
      • Mille et Une Productions
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    • Budget
      • FRF 8,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $24,450
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS

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