Cock-a-doodle-doo Mr Poulet

Cocorico Mr Poulet is a Road movie free - native of Niger of Dalarou (pseudonym for Damouré Zika, Lam Ibrahim Dia and Jean Rouch) left in 1974 (1h30).

Synopsis

Lam, owner of a named 2CV “Cock-a-doodle-doo”, and its Tallou apprentice, want to go to buy chickens in the villages of the bush to resell them at the city. Damouré, opportunist, joint with them for this voyage one day, while hoping to make juicy deals. But a whole heap of events is put across their way, of which a “devil” and the river to be crossed. The voyage lasts for ever.

Data sheet

Image: Jean Rouch
Sound: Foamed Hamidou & Hama Soumana
Montage: Christine Lefort
Music: Tallou Mouzourane
Format: 35 mm
Lasted: 90 min

Distribution

Damouré Zika
Lam Ibrahim Dia
Tallou Mouzourane
Claudine
Baba Noré
Foamed Diallo

Comment

A voyage through the Niger, its lifestyle and its beliefs, with very funny moments.

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