Black Mic Mac (1986)
This is a charming and successful farce from director Thomas Gilou, featuring a witty screenplay co-authored by producer Monique Annaud. When a group of African squatters in Paris are threatened with eviction, they find themselves fighting against a bureaucracy that few French citizens understand, let alone immigrants. In desperation, they turn to their best option to resolve this dilemma: they call for a sorcerer from home. The sorcerer hops on a jet to Paris to cast spells on the entrenched bureaucrat, and while en route he strikes up a conversation with a fellow passenger, mentioning his job pays quite well. The interested passenger could stand to make a few extra francs, so he decides to take the sorcerer's place. Once he arrives, this imposter has to act like he knows what he is doing, and at the same time, he had better solve the eviction problem.
Cast
- Jacques Villeret - Michel Le Gorgues
- Isaach de Bankolé - Lemi
- Félicité Wouassi - Anisette
- Daniel Russo - Rabuteau
- Houdia Seye - Amina
- Sidy Lamine Diarra - Ali
- Cheik Doukouré - Mamadou
- Mohamed Camara - Samba
- Lydia Ewandé - Aïda
- Sotigui Kouyaté - Le Marabout
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black Mic Mac about?
- This is a charming and successful farce from director Thomas Gilou, featuring a witty screenplay co-authored by producer Monique Annaud. When a group of African squatters in Paris are threatened with eviction, they find themselves fighting against a bureaucracy that few French citizens understand, let alone immigrants. In desperation, they turn to their best option to resolve this dilemma: they call for a sorcerer from home. The sorcerer hops on a jet to Paris to cast spells on the entrenched bureaucrat, and while en route he strikes up a conversation with a fellow passenger, mentioning his job pays quite well. The interested passenger could stand to make a few extra francs, so he decides to take the sorcerer's place. Once he arrives, this imposter has to act like he knows what he is doing, and at the same time, he had better solve the eviction problem.
- Who directed Black Mic Mac?
- Black Mic Mac was directed by Thomas Gilou.
- Who stars in Black Mic Mac?
- Black Mic Mac stars Jacques Villeret, Isaach de Bankolé, Félicité Wouassi, Daniel Russo, Houdia Seye, Sidy Lamine Diarra.
- How long is Black Mic Mac?
- Black Mic Mac has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Black Mic Mac?
- Black Mic Mac is a Comedy film.
- Where was Black Mic Mac produced?
- Black Mic Mac was produced in France.