Black Dju
Originally released in 1997. Black Dju is a comedy film. directed by Pol Cruchten. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Philippe Léotard, Richard Courcet, and Patrice-Flora Praxo
Synopsis
This standard slice-of-life drama is about Dju Dibonga (Richard Courcet), a young man who leaves his home on Cabo Verde, an island of Portuguese dependency off the coast of Africa, to go to Luxembourg and search for his father. Far from his home village and unfamiliar with the large city, the young black man forms an unlikely friendship with a down-and-out white policeman whose only consolation in life is found at the bottom of a bottle. Their developing companionship forms the main focus of this movie directed by Pol Cruchten.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- RTBF
- Saga Film
- Samsa Film
- Vermedia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Dju about?
This standard slice-of-life drama is about Dju Dibonga (Richard Courcet), a young man who leaves his home on Cabo Verde, an island of Portuguese dependency off the coast of Africa, to go to Luxembo...
Who directed Black Dju?
Black Dju was directed by Pol Cruchten.
How long is Black Dju?
Black Dju has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Black Dju released?
Black Dju was released on November 28, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Dju?
The main cast of Black Dju includes Philippe Léotard, Richard Courcet, Patrice-Flora Praxo, Cesária Évora, Adama Kouyaté.