Fragments of Life (2000)

The film follows three stories that take place in the slums of a city in French Equatorial Africa. At nightfall, people seem to regain a vitality which explodes in the bars to the rhythm of the latest hits from the music charts. The first part tells the story of Petit-Jean, a young graduate, who is unemployed and roams the city in search of work. From humiliations to frustrations, the destiny of this young ordinary African changes dramatically. The second part follows a young girl who transforms herself into an angel of death in order to free herself from a traumatic past. The final section is of an encounter between a woman and a man who seem ordinary at first, but a past which the woman had thought had forever disappeared, resurfaces in this man.

Director: François Woukoache
Runtime: 85 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Sébastien Bucholz
Cinematography: Bonaventure Takoukam
Country: Belgium, Cameroon
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: François Woukoache

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fragments of Life about?
The film follows three stories that take place in the slums of a city in French Equatorial Africa. At nightfall, people seem to regain a vitality which explodes in the bars to the rhythm of the latest hits from the music charts. The first part tells the story of Petit-Jean, a young graduate, who is unemployed and roams the city in search of work. From humiliations to frustrations, the destiny of this young ordinary African changes dramatically. The second part follows a young girl who transforms herself into an angel of death in order to free herself from a traumatic past. The final section is of an encounter between a woman and a man who seem ordinary at first, but a past which the woman had thought had forever disappeared, resurfaces in this man.
Who directed Fragments of Life?
Fragments of Life was directed by François Woukoache.
Who stars in Fragments of Life?
Fragments of Life stars Jean Bédiébé, Hélène Beleck, Jérome Bolo, Deneuve Djobong, Thilombo Lubambu, Therese Ngo Ngambi.
How long is Fragments of Life?
Fragments of Life has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
Where was Fragments of Life produced?
Fragments of Life was produced in Belgium, Cameroon.