La passante (1972)

As a young African woman arrives in Paris and walks past two men, one French and one African, the men admire her beauty and fantasize. The European man dreams of taking the woman out for dinner in a restaurant while the African man imagines the woman preparing him a meal at home. Through their dreams, both men reflect the ways in which their differing cultural backgrounds impact their interactions with women. Inspired by the poem 'À une passante' by Charles Baudelaire

Director: Safi Faye
Runtime: 10 min
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Original Language: fr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is La passante about?
As a young African woman arrives in Paris and walks past two men, one French and one African, the men admire her beauty and fantasize. The European man dreams of taking the woman out for dinner in a restaurant while the African man imagines the woman preparing him a meal at home. Through their dreams, both men reflect the ways in which their differing cultural backgrounds impact their interactions with women. Inspired by the poem 'À une passante' by Charles Baudelaire
Who directed La passante?
La passante was directed by Safi Faye.
Who stars in La passante?
La passante stars Safi Faye.
How long is La passante?
La passante has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).