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Petanqui

Pétanqui

1983

During a drought, the corrupt official in charge of distributing food to the starving lives in comfort with his mistresses and official car — until his idealistic son returns from France with a law degree and a conscience. An Ivorian social drama.

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Part of 10 Essential Films from Ivory Coast

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