The African Doctor

Original title: Bienvenue à Marly-Gomont

2016
1h 36m

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7.0/10

12K

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Aïssa Maïga, Marc Zinga, Médina Diarra, and Bayron Lebli in The African Doctor (2016)

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Biography Comedy Drama

The story of Seyolo Zantoko, who as a freshly graduated doctor of Congolese descent in France, struggled with his family to integrate in a small rural village, and ended up being considered ... Read allThe story of Seyolo Zantoko, who as a freshly graduated doctor of Congolese descent in France, struggled with his family to integrate in a small rural village, and ended up being considered as one of the most respected doctors in the area.The story of Seyolo Zantoko, who as a freshly graduated doctor of Congolese descent in France, struggled with his family to integrate in a small rural village, and ended up being considered as one of the most respected doctors in the area.

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IMDb RATING

7.0/10

12K

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See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
Kamini Zantoko (Seyolo's son) was a part of the writers of the film.

Connections
References The Man Who Came from Elsewhere (2004)

Soundtracks
Rock it Hard
Performed by Steve Vaus
© ZFC Music
(p) Nicolas Farcy

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10/10

Brilliant satire about race, culture and living as an immigrant within a different society!

Absolutely loved this charming and light-hearted satire!

A lovely family friendly perspective on race and living as an immigrant in an unwelcoming community. The daily challenges that the main characters face make for a touching tale that will make you laugh and cry.

As an expat myself, I can definitely relate on a personal level with the incredibly truthful way this film portrays the challenges of trying to immerse within a new and very different society.