Le Franc (1994)
A penniless, fast-thinking musician buys a lottery ticket which he glues to his back door, in hopes of eventually retrieving his instrument from his exasperating landlady. —but the ticket wins...
Director: Djibril Diop Mambéty
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 46 min
Release Date: August 1, 1994
Cast
- Dieye Ma Dieye - Marigo
- Aminata Fall - Landlady
- Demba Bâ - The Dwarf
Screenplay
Cinematography: Stéphan Oriach
Editing: Stéphan Oriach
Production: Waka Films, Scolopendra Productions, Maag Daan
Country: Senegal, Switzerland, France
Language: English, Français, Wolof
Original Language: wo
Keywords
dwarf, musician, allegory, senegal, money, glue, folklore, lottery ticket, shantytown, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Le Franc about?
- A penniless, fast-thinking musician buys a lottery ticket which he glues to his back door, in hopes of eventually retrieving his instrument from his exasperating landlady. —but the ticket wins...
- Who directed Le Franc?
- Le Franc was directed by Djibril Diop Mambéty.
- Who stars in Le Franc?
- Le Franc stars Dieye Ma Dieye, Aminata Fall, Demba Bâ.
- How long is Le Franc?
- Le Franc has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
- What genre is Le Franc?
- Le Franc is a Comedy film.
- Where was Le Franc produced?
- Le Franc was produced in Senegal, Switzerland, France.