Bonjour, Capitaliste... (1982)

This documentary film without commentary examines and describes the confrontation of (white) tourists with the still "undiscovered" North Camaroon. A combination of documentation, acting by lay people, interviews and self-portrayals are used. It is shown above all from the viewpoint of black Africans and narrated by four natives. The chief of an untouched village high in the Mandara mountains represents the "original" Africa; Christophe Colombe plays the guide in his native village, Rhumsiki; an African who has visited Europe and has got to know white people; and finally, the famous poet, René Philombé, recites poems.

Director: Werner Grusch
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: David Slama, Reinhard Köcher
Editing: Claudia Rieneck
Production: Werner Grusch Production
Country: Cameroon, Austria, United Kingdom
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bonjour, Capitaliste... about?
This documentary film without commentary examines and describes the confrontation of (white) tourists with the still "undiscovered" North Camaroon. A combination of documentation, acting by lay people, interviews and self-portrayals are used. It is shown above all from the viewpoint of black Africans and narrated by four natives. The chief of an untouched village high in the Mandara mountains represents the "original" Africa; Christophe Colombe plays the guide in his native village, Rhumsiki; an African who has visited Europe and has got to know white people; and finally, the famous poet, René Philombé, recites poems.
Who directed Bonjour, Capitaliste...?
Bonjour, Capitaliste... was directed by Werner Grusch.
Who stars in Bonjour, Capitaliste...?
Bonjour, Capitaliste... stars René Philombé, Christoph Colombe.
How long is Bonjour, Capitaliste...?
Bonjour, Capitaliste... has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is Bonjour, Capitaliste...?
Bonjour, Capitaliste... is a Documentary film.
Where was Bonjour, Capitaliste... produced?
Bonjour, Capitaliste... was produced in Cameroon, Austria, United Kingdom.