@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
The African Child
In Kouroussa, his native village, little Baba lives happily, between Madou, his father, a gifted mechanic, Kouda, his sweet mother, and his gang of pals. Kouroussa is a wonderful place where Baba learns about life. But like all little boys Baba grows and now he is old enough to continue his studies in Conakry. He must say farewell to his village and cross all Guinea to the capital city of Guinea to live with his uncle.
Quick Stats
5.8
TMDB Rating
5
Votes
1h 32m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Key Crew
DirectorYorgos Lanthimos
WriterDavid Lynch
CinematographyLuca Guadagnino
ComposerWong Kar-wai
EditorDenis Villeneuve
Produced by
ONACIGGuineaRhea FilmsCanal+PROCIREPCNC
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
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Brad Pitt
Iris
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Margot Robbie
The Colonel
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Timothée Chalamet
The Stranger
Z
Zendaya Coleman
Detective Hale
M
Michael Fassbender
Elena
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Viola Davis
The Editor
D
Daniel Kaluuya
Jude
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Frances McDormand
Anna
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Keanu Reeves
The Projectionist
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Natalie Portman
Mira
