The story of Seyolo Zantoko, who as a freshly graduated doctor of Congolese descent in France, struggled with his family to integrate in a small rural village, and ended up being considered as one of the most respected doctors in the area.
Director: Julien Rambaldi
Writer: Benoît Graffin
Stars: Marc Zinga, Aïssa Maïga and Bayron Lebli
Full Cast: Médina Diarra, Rufus, Jonathan Lambert, JeanBenoît Ugeux, Stéphane Bissot, MariePhilomène Nga, Mata Gabin, Diogène Ntarindwa, Jean Bediebe, Narcisse Mame, Sylvestre Amoussou, Frédérick Bukolé
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Turning a rather controversial story into a lighthearted comedy was a good idea. The story could've used some more gravitas though.
Fmovies: This movie was heart-warming, funny, sad, and eye-opening, all at once. Showing the difficulties faced by an African family in rural France, in being accepted into the community. It's been on my watch list for a long time, and I'm glad I finally took the time to get around to watching it! Relatively clean, so would be appropriate for children who are old enough to have discussion and understanding of the themes in the movie.
I passed half an hour without getting bored. But, the movie didn't present adequate profoundness by means of dramatisation and set of comic elements. It has a very similar grammar of Hollywood comedic dramas inspired on true stories.
Nevertheless, African Doctor deserves 8-stars since it tries to deal with an actual matter, racism.
The African Doctor fmovies. A real story about a hard theme told in a light way.
A wonderful Movie.Funny.Sad.Inspiring. Honest.Not only is the (true) story intriguing, the scenes are compelling and the casting superb. It is essentially the story of a black doctor from the Congo who had been educated in France who accepts a position as the town doctor in a small farm community north of Paris but is himself not accepted by the locals, most of whom have never even seen a black person. It is very well put to-gether and the end product is a film that entices and entertains. In addition to the principals, there is a superb cast of the local characters, some of whom are indeed characters. It will tug your heart, tickle your funny bone and stimulate your mind.
Absolutely loved this charming and light-hearted satire!
A lovely family friendly perspective on race and living as an immigrant in an unwelcoming community. The daily challenges that the main characters face make for a touching tale that will make you laugh and cry.
As an expat myself, I can definitely relate on a personal level with the incredibly truthful way this film portrays the challenges of trying to immerse within a new and very different society.