Le djassa a pris feu

Sep 1 2012 Not Rated 1h 10m
Crime, Drama, Music

A raw, noir-tinged urban legend set to the cadence of slam poetry and the beat of street dance, Burn It Up Djassa signals the arrival of an exciting new artistic movement from Africa's Ivory Coast.

Plot

After his father died, Tony was pulled out of school by his mother; and when she passed away, he made his way by selling cigarettes on Princess Street, famous in Abidjan for its exciting nightlife. Now 21 years old, Tony is bitterly convinced that his future has been sacrificed, and is desperate for a way out of the ghetto.

Written by

Delphine Jaquet, Ange Ali Sanogo, Lonesome Solo

Directed by

Lonesome Solo

Production Countries

France, Cote D'Ivoire

Languages

Français

Awards

3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
55
Average Rating
3.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA