Pétanqui (1983)
In the middle of a drought, Pétanqui - who is responsible for the distribution of food to the population - enjoys a good life, a nice house, lovers and an official car. His son returns from France with a Law degree, and although he does not approve of his father’s lifestyle, he decides to defend him in court when he is accused of embezzlement. His defence becomes a strong attack on civil servants and members of government who take advantage of their situation. After all, his father is the lesser evil of a state of generalized corruption.
Director: Kozoloa Yeo
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: January 1, 1983
Cast
Country: Cote D'Ivoire
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Kozoloa Yeo
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pétanqui about?
- In the middle of a drought, Pétanqui - who is responsible for the distribution of food to the population - enjoys a good life, a nice house, lovers and an official car. His son returns from France with a Law degree, and although he does not approve of his father’s lifestyle, he decides to defend him in court when he is accused of embezzlement. His defence becomes a strong attack on civil servants and members of government who take advantage of their situation. After all, his father is the lesser evil of a state of generalized corruption.
- Who directed Pétanqui?
- Pétanqui was directed by Kozoloa Yeo.
- Who stars in Pétanqui?
- Pétanqui stars Sidiki Bakaba, Douta Seck, Bienvenu Neba, Bitty Moro, Souleyman Koli, Albertine N'Guessan.
- How long is Pétanqui?
- Pétanqui has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- Where was Pétanqui produced?
- Pétanqui was produced in Cote D'Ivoire.