Périgord noir
Originally released in 1989. Périgord noir is a comedy film. directed by Nicolas Ribowski.
Starring Roland Giraud, Jean Carmet, and Lydia Galin
Synopsis
The recolonization of Africa, this time by the very blacks who had to flee it as exiles during the time of the original French occupation, is the theme of this political comedy. Adiza, who has been living well in France, has decided that she will return and buy the plantation she and her compatriots were expelled from, and enlists some unlikely helpers to bring them back into the country and enact their plot. Meanwhile, these "local" blacks are unwittingly accepted by the other landowners as more cheap labor.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 21, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- La Générale d'Images
- Capricorne Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Périgord noir about?
The recolonization of Africa, this time by the very blacks who had to flee it as exiles during the time of the original French occupation, is the theme of this political comedy. Adiza, who has been...
Who directed Périgord noir?
Périgord noir was directed by Nicolas Ribowski.
How long is Périgord noir?
Périgord noir has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Périgord noir released?
Périgord noir was released on June 21, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Périgord noir?
The main cast of Périgord noir includes Roland Giraud, Jean Carmet, Lydia Galin, Odette Laure, Jacques Rosny.