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Joy in Africa

1992·Movie
1h 40min

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Character Depth6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

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About

Joy and her lover Marc decide to escape for a romantic weekend getaway to Africa. Once there, the couple meets a man named Paul who invites them to a "special" foursome. After catching Marc in the arms of Paul's attractive companion, Joy, heartbroken and alone, decides to run away with the help of the handsome Djibril on his boat. He takes her to his mistress, Princess Malika, who is secretly in love with Joy and ready to do anything to marry her. After an erotic ceremony masquerading as a wedding, Joy is kidnapped by Paul's men, whom she had refused. The young woman is then taken to a mysterious brothel...
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Is Joy in Africa worth watching?

50
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Joy in Africa rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Joy in Africa?

1 h 40 min

Joy in Africa runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Joy in Africa in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.