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Le silence de la forêt

2003

A Western-educated Central African official retreats into the forest to live among a community of Pygmies, hoping to help them, only to find that his good intentions cannot bridge the deep gulf between their worlds. A thoughtful drama about culture and condescension.

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Part of 2 Essential Films from Central African Republic

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