Le mariage en afrique

Switzerland, April 2004
FILM, Documentary, 52 min.

Save as Favorite
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

Festivals

(a selection)

Newsletter