France / Jan 26, 2000
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
A young peasant, Boubacar, owner of a corn field, wants to break free of his wretched existence and has an idea for a new job. He sells his field and uses the money to buy a broken-down old Peugeot 504 from an European couple. Boubacar wants to try his hand at being a bush taxi driver. But very soon, he sees that his dream cannot become reality : the engine of the old jalopy dies on him. Boubacar is ruined. His wife is forced into prostitution in the corn fields to meet the family's needs. But Boubacar is a resourceful, philosophical man. He strips the car down and uses the engine of the 504 as a barbecue to sell grilled corn in the streets. His hopes of being rich are renewed.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Roland Odoutan | Camara |
| Claire Houngbo | Tante |
| Chimène Agboliagbo | Fifi |
| Guy Sallan | El Hadj Traoré |
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Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Barbecue-Pejo |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | Benin, France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Tabou-Tabac Films, 45 RDLC |
| Release date | 26 gennaio 2000 |
| Writer | Jean Odoutan |
| Assistant directors | Jean Odoutan |
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