Accounts and Accounting from the Courtyard (1993)

Directed by Eliane de Latour, "Contes et d comptes de la Cour" looks at women's position in society in male-dominated Niger. In the polygamy-friendly nation of Niger where women are not even allowed to leave their house, the documentary shows how, behind the walls, how the wives thrive on business as a means of gaining what little power they have.

Director: Éliane de Latour
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date:
Country: France
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Accounts and Accounting from the Courtyard about?
Directed by Eliane de Latour, "Contes et d comptes de la Cour" looks at women's position in society in male-dominated Niger. In the polygamy-friendly nation of Niger where women are not even allowed to leave their house, the documentary shows how, behind the walls, how the wives thrive on business as a means of gaining what little power they have.
Who directed Accounts and Accounting from the Courtyard?
Accounts and Accounting from the Courtyard was directed by Éliane de Latour.
How long is Accounts and Accounting from the Courtyard?
Accounts and Accounting from the Courtyard has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is Accounts and Accounting from the Courtyard?
Accounts and Accounting from the Courtyard is a Documentary film.
Where was Accounts and Accounting from the Courtyard produced?
Accounts and Accounting from the Courtyard was produced in France.