The Draughtsmen Clash (1996)
This film tells the story of the president of a fictitious African nation who spends a sleepless night playing checkers with a pot-smoking vagabond who claims to be the all-round champion. However, the rules of the game entail the opponents howling vulgar and foul obscenities at one another. The champion proceeds to insult, and trounce, the President. His reward, and his fate, will not surprise anyone.
Director: Balufu Bakupa-Kanyinda
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date: January 1, 1996
Cast
- Dieudonné Kabongo - Papa National
- Yves Mba - Le Champion
- Jean LaCroix Kamba - Sergeant-chef / Commissaire du Gouvernement
- Djibril Nguemongwa - Premier Sergeant
- 'Michou' Michel Tchibinda - Caporal
- Lilian Gomez - Soldat
- Luce Malekou - Fille de Palais / Speakerine TV4
- Geneviève Issembe - Mama Nationale
- Balufu Bakupa-Kanyinda - Journaliste Television Nationale / Chauffeur de la Fille du Palais / Chauffeur du Chef de Garde
- Bonga Bakissi - Voix féminine radio (voice)
Screenplay
Production: Myriapodus Films, Centrale Productions, Difanda Yoi
Country: Congo, France, Gabon
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
africa, insult, game
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Draughtsmen Clash about?
- This film tells the story of the president of a fictitious African nation who spends a sleepless night playing checkers with a pot-smoking vagabond who claims to be the all-round champion. However, the rules of the game entail the opponents howling vulgar and foul obscenities at one another. The champion proceeds to insult, and trounce, the President. His reward, and his fate, will not surprise anyone.
- Who directed The Draughtsmen Clash?
- The Draughtsmen Clash was directed by Balufu Bakupa-Kanyinda.
- Who stars in The Draughtsmen Clash?
- The Draughtsmen Clash stars Dieudonné Kabongo, Yves Mba, Jean LaCroix Kamba, Djibril Nguemongwa, 'Michou' Michel Tchibinda, Lilian Gomez.
- How long is The Draughtsmen Clash?
- The Draughtsmen Clash has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
- What genre is The Draughtsmen Clash?
- The Draughtsmen Clash is a Drama film.
- Where was The Draughtsmen Clash produced?
- The Draughtsmen Clash was produced in Congo, France, Gabon.