The Colonial Friend (2004)

The Colonial Friend (2004) poster

In 1940 France went to war against Germany and announced not only the mobilization of its territory, but also of its colonies. Senegalese family man Aby enlists in the army, distinguishes himself in battle, and is captured. But when he returns to his country, the French army refuses to pay him for his services.

Director: Rachid Bouchareb
Genre: Animation, War, History
Runtime: 9 min
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Screenplay

Music: Franck Rubio
Production: Tessalit Productions, Thoke Moebius Film Company
Country: Germany, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

short film

More Films by Director: Rachid Bouchareb
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Colonial Friend about?
In 1940 France went to war against Germany and announced not only the mobilization of its territory, but also of its colonies. Senegalese family man Aby enlists in the army, distinguishes himself in battle, and is captured. But when he returns to his country, the French army refuses to pay him for his services.
Who directed The Colonial Friend?
The Colonial Friend was directed by Rachid Bouchareb.
How long is The Colonial Friend?
The Colonial Friend has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
What genre is The Colonial Friend?
The Colonial Friend is a Animation, War, History film.
Where was The Colonial Friend produced?
The Colonial Friend was produced in Germany, France.