Principal cast
Robert Liensol, Théo Légitimus, Ambroise Mbia, Gabriel Glissant and Akonio Dolo
About the film
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Screen Path places this 1970 film at stop 315 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
An educated native of Mauritania tries to find work in Paris but encounters difficulty because of his race.
Key craft credits
François Catonné (director of photography), Jean-Claude Rahaga (director of photography), Clément Menuet (editor), Michèle Masnier (editor) and George Anderson (original music composer)
- Director
- Med Hondo
- Release
- 1973-01-04
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Genres
- Drama
- Country
- France
- Quiz
- 51 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 51 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
51 questions in this journeyCitizen Kane is the complete public example: both learning videos and a five-question sample quiz are available below.
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