The African Child(1995)
L'Enfant Noir
The African Child Synopsis
In Kouroussa, his native village, little Baba lives happily, between Madou, his father, a gifted mechanic, Kouda, his sweet mother, and his gang of pals. Kouroussa is a wonderful place where Baba learns about life. But like all little boys Baba grows and now he is old enough to continue his studies in Conakry. He must say farewell to his village and cross all Guinea to the capital city of Guinea to live with his uncle.
The African Child (1995) is a drama film directed by Laurent Chevallier, released on January 1, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Baba Camara, Madou Camara, Kouda Camara and Koumba Doumbouya. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Laurent Chevallier
- Writers:
- Laye Camara, Laurent Chevallier
- Producers:
- Béatrice Korc, Dominique Andreani
- Cinematographer:
- Amar Arhab
- Composer:
- Momo Wandel Soumah
- Production:
- ONACIG, Guinea, Rhea Films, Canal+, PROCIREP, CNC, Agence de la Coopération Culturelle et Technique, Ministère de la Culture et de la Francophonie, Sacem
- Status:
- Released
The African Child Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Baba Camara
Baba Camara
as L'enfant noir
- Madou Camara
Madou Camara
as Madou, le père
- Kouda Camara
Kouda Camara
as Kouda, le mère
- Koumba Doumbouya
Koumba Doumbouya
as Koumba, La tante
- Yaya Traoré
Yaya Traoré
as Le marchand d'or
- Awa Traoré
Awa Traoré
as La chasseresse
- Gamélè Soma
Gamélè Soma
as L'albinos
- Bintou Traoré
Bintou Traoré
- Zara Kagone
Zara Kagone
- Adama Sacko
Adama Sacko
- Balla Moussa Keita
Balla Moussa Keita
as Moussa, l'oncle
Mamadou Ba
as Le circonciseur
Key crew
Directed by Laurent Chevallier, written by Laye Camara and Laurent Chevallier, produced by Béatrice Korc and Dominique Andreani.
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The African Child Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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The African Child – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The African Child online?
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Who stars in The African Child?
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The main cast of The African Child (1995) includes Baba Camara, Madou Camara, Kouda Camara, Koumba Doumbouya and Yaya Traoré. The film was directed by Laurent Chevallier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The African Child released?
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The African Child was released on January 1, 1995 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The African Child worth watching?
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The African Child (1995) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.