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Cahier Africain

2016Movie1 h 58 min

Documentary
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

A deeply moving, relentlessly bleak documentary movie about everyday modern life and war, with standout performances.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Story

It all started with a small exercise book. Its page were checkered with the courageous testimonies of 300 Central African women, girls and men. They reveal what Congolese mercenaries did to them. On their own initiative, they gathered together their testimonies in this book.

Feels like

  • Documentary Drama
  • War Crimes Testimony
  • Female Resilience
  • Central African Republic Conflict
  • Raw & Unflinching
  • Human Rights Advocacy
  • Trauma Narrative
  • Verite Style
  • Emotionally Heavy
  • Educational Impact

Crew

Directed by
Heidi Specogna
Written by
Heidi Specogna
Produced by
Stefan Tolz, Peter Spoerri
Music by
Peter Scherer

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Facts

August 7, 2016 · 1 h 58 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
August 7, 2016
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Documentary
Original language
German
Also spoken
Arabic, English, French
Made in
Germany, Switzerland
Available in
54 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Cahier Africain?"

Questions about Cahier Africain

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Where can I stream Cahier Africain?

FawesomeDemand Africa

In the United States, Cahier Africain streams on Demand Africa, and it is free with ads on Fawesome. It also streams in 31 other countries.

Is Cahier Africain worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Cahier Africain plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Cahier Africain?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Cahier Africain in English?

GermanArabicEnglishFrench

No, it was made in German, with some Arabic, English, and French.