The African Doctor

The African Doctor

2016 · 94 min · FR · 6.8 (614 votes)
Dir. Julien Rambaldi · Starring Marc Zinga, Aïssa Maïga, Jonathan Lambert, Rufus, Bayron Lebli, Médina Diarra · Music Emmanuel Rambaldi
Comedy

1975. When Seyolo Zantoko, a doctor from the Congo who has managed, along with his family, to flee tyranny, is hired by the mayor of a small town in northern France, he begins a struggle to adapt to a new life and gain the trust of the prejudiced villagers.

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This film offers a heartwarming journey of cultural adaptation and overcoming prejudice with grace. It's a charming, character-driven experience, blending gentle humor with a hopeful spirit. The 1970s setting provides a nostalgic backdrop for a story about community and finding your place, leaving you with a feel-good glow.

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