Lucy's Revenge
Originally released in 1998. Lucy's Revenge is a comedy film. directed by Janusz Mrozowski.
Starring Tom Novembre, Pierre-Loup Rajot, and Ann-Gisel Glass
Synopsis
After Polish-born writer-director Janusz Mrozowski, a French resident for the past 30 years, made a series of 30-minute films based on African writings, he was approached by Africans to do a cinematic survey of past events in African history. Filming in Burkina Faso, Mrozowski responded with this comedy about a dictator kidnapped from the present-day and taken back through the mists of time. There he meets the mother of humanity, Lucy, who teaches him the basics of sexual equality. By the time he returns to the present, he's also received an education in 16th-century slave-trading and European influences on Africa.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 17, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Direction de la Cinematographie Nationale
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucy's Revenge about?
After Polish-born writer-director Janusz Mrozowski, a French resident for the past 30 years, made a series of 30-minute films based on African writings, he was approached by Africans to do a cinema...
Who directed Lucy's Revenge?
Lucy's Revenge was directed by Janusz Mrozowski.
How long is Lucy's Revenge?
Lucy's Revenge has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Lucy's Revenge released?
Lucy's Revenge was released on June 17, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lucy's Revenge?
The main cast of Lucy's Revenge includes Tom Novembre, Pierre-Loup Rajot, Ann-Gisel Glass, Aïssa Maïga, Adrienne Koutouan.