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The African Doctor

Original title: Bienvenue à Marly-Gomont
  • 2016
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
12K
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Aïssa Maïga, Marc Zinga, Médina Diarra, and Bayron Lebli in The African Doctor (2016)
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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 ... Read allThe 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.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
  • Writers
    • Benoît Graffin
    • Julien Rambaldi
    • Kamini Zantoko
  • Stars
    • Marc Zinga
    • Aïssa Maïga
    • Bayron Lebli
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Julien Rambaldi
    • Writers
      • Benoît Graffin
      • Julien Rambaldi
      • Kamini Zantoko
    • Stars
      • Marc Zinga
      • Aïssa Maïga
      • Bayron Lebli
    • 28User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

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    Photos22

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    Marc Zinga
    Marc Zinga
    • Seyolo Zantoko
    Aïssa Maïga
    Aïssa Maïga
    • Anne Zantoko
    Bayron Lebli
    • Kamini Zantoko
    Médina Diarra
    • Sivi
    Rufus
    Rufus
    • Jean
    Jonathan Lambert
    Jonathan Lambert
    • Lavigne
    Jean-Benoît Ugeux
    Jean-Benoît Ugeux
    • Le maire
    Stéphane Bissot
    • Madame Quinquin
    Marie-Philomène Nga
    • Tantine Baheta
    Mata Gabin
    • Mado
    Diogène Ntarindwa
    • Luzakueno
    Jean Bediebe
    • Tonton Baheta
    Narcisse Mame
    • Jack
    Sylvestre Amoussou
    • Tonton Beki
    Frédérick Bukolé
    • Tonton GPFM
    Tatiana Rojo
    • Tantine Selipa
    Marius Yelolo
    • Le père d'Anne
    Micheline Dieye
    • La mère d'Anne
    • Director
      • Julien Rambaldi
    • Writers
      • Benoît Graffin
      • Julien Rambaldi
      • Kamini Zantoko
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews28

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    8mmaaddllyy

    A refreshing comedy

    A great family movie to depict a very difficult start for this family. Great writing to describe humble pride, lightness and forgiveness. The lead character is excellent. The build-up of his emotions is very well built. I just shouted of rage at the same as he did in complete symbiosis with his struggles! Haha
    8tatiana-nunes

    Highly recommended

    For the first time in many, many years, I'm giving a 10 out of 10. In 2006 one of the movie producers composed a song about this family and this story. The same "rapper" is also in the movie and this is the story about his family and being accepted in the 70s in the middle of a conservative nowhere. Anyway. He might not be the best movie made but it made me laugh and the end made me cry. I loved it and I was expecting this for a very long time. Merci Kamini.
    8zutterjp48

    A very good and touching story.

    This film is based on the real story of Seyolo Zantoko, a doctor of Congolese origin who installed his doctor's office in the village of Marly-Gomont amnd stayed there with his famille from 1970 to 2009. A touching story telling the integration of this family in this village with humour (the white cows looking at Anne , the man explaining what is a leek): little by little the family begins to be accepted and appreciated by the people of Marly-Gomont. The performances of Marc Zinga (Seyolo Zantoko) and Aïssa Maïga (Anne Santoko) are excellent, so as the performances of the French actors and actresses.
    7tristanh-24900

    True Comedic Story

    What could have easily been a bleak outlook on racism and the struggle for acceptance by an African Doctor and his family in a small village turns into a fun and light-hearted comedy the whole family can enjoy.

    With its comedic ups and downs, and a standout cast playing the family, this movie is a fun, good-quality time guarantee.
    10anelia_koleva

    Brilliant satire about race, culture and living as an immigrant within a different society!

    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.

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    • Trivia
      Kamini Zantoko (Seyolo's son) was a part of the writers of the film.
    • Connections
      References The Man Who Came from Elsewhere (2004)
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      Performed by Steve Vaus

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    • Release date
      • June 8, 2016 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Official sites
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      • Scope (Belgium)
    • Languages
      • French
      • Lingala
    • Also known as
      • 非洲良醫
    • Filming locations
      • Steenkerque, Belgium(Village de Marly-Gomont)
    • Production companies
      • E.D.I Films
      • Curiosa Films
      • Moana Films
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,401,654
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 36m(96 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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