Africa, I Will Fleece You (1992)
This documentary of repressive political realities in Cameroon begins with the 1990 publication of an open letter to President Biya calling for a national conference - and the immediate arrest of the letter's author and publisher. The narration then examines the nation's colonial history, beginning with the first German missionary in 1901, the establishment of schools, French occupation following World War I, the paucity of books written by and published by Cameroonians, and the repression of the CPU, a leftist organization of the 1950s and 1960s. Cameroon and its people are the lark, its feathers plucked first by colonialism and then by native strongmen: 'Alouette, je te plumerai.'
Director: Jean-Marie Téno
Genre: History, Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: January 1, 1992
Cast
Production: ZDF, Les Films du Raphia
Country: Cameroon, Germany, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
africa
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Africa, I Will Fleece You about?
- This documentary of repressive political realities in Cameroon begins with the 1990 publication of an open letter to President Biya calling for a national conference - and the immediate arrest of the letter's author and publisher. The narration then examines the nation's colonial history, beginning with the first German missionary in 1901, the establishment of schools, French occupation following World War I, the paucity of books written by and published by Cameroonians, and the repression of the CPU, a leftist organization of the 1950s and 1960s. Cameroon and its people are the lark, its feathers plucked first by colonialism and then by native strongmen: 'Alouette, je te plumerai.'
- Who directed Africa, I Will Fleece You?
- Africa, I Will Fleece You was directed by Jean-Marie Téno.
- Who stars in Africa, I Will Fleece You?
- Africa, I Will Fleece You stars Narcisse Kouokam, Marie Claire Dati, Aboubakar Toine, Ange Guetouom, Jean-Marie Téno.
- How long is Africa, I Will Fleece You?
- Africa, I Will Fleece You has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Africa, I Will Fleece You?
- Africa, I Will Fleece You is a History, Documentary film.
- Where was Africa, I Will Fleece You produced?
- Africa, I Will Fleece You was produced in Cameroon, Germany, France.