

At a time when French flags are being burned and French embassies targeted, this documentary delves into the growing disaffection between French-speaking Africa and the former colonial power. Through the voices of African leaders, pan-African activists, and committed young people, the film questions the persistence of a relationship marked by the aftermath of colonization, the opaque agreements of "Françafrique," and a military presence deemed paternalistic.


Député Pastef – Sénégal
Écrivain – Côte d’Ivoire
Ministre des Affaires Étrangères du Tchad
Journaliste African Initiative – Sénégal
En charge du commandement pour l’Afrique – France
Présidente de L’ONG « Solidarité Panafricaniste Côte d’Ivoire »
Journaliste d’investigation – Turquie
PDG de SADAT – Turquie

At a time when French flags are being burned and French embassies targeted, this documentary delves into the growing disaffection between French-speaking Africa and the former colonial power. Through the voices of African leaders, pan-African activists, and committed young people, the film questions the persistence of a relationship marked by the aftermath of colonization, the opaque agreements of "Françafrique," and a military presence deemed paternalistic.
2025-06-22
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0.0A short film documenting the time the filmmaker spent in Kenya.
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