Name: Nagana
Genre: Adventure
Released: 1955-06-14
Duration: 1 h 32 min
Rating: 4.8
Cast: Barbara Laage, Renato Baldini, Gabrielle Dorziat

That's what the African title means.And the viewer might also develop that tropical disease cause the story is anything but absorbing.A group of crooks takes advantage of a rich old lady's naiveté : they pretend they are to sail to Africa to fight ...(well check the title).But in fact,they're only in it for the gold they would get by trading the precious metal for trinkets:the natives are so naive ;besides they speak "pidgin' French" ,which is always unintentionally funny.

With the exception of Gabrielle Dorziat (the wealthy dowager) ,the cast is uniformly bad ,particularly the female star Barbara Laage and her squeeze whose name I've forgotten.

The film was shot in color,which was rare for a French movie of the mid-fifties ;at least ,as it was filmed on location ,the African landscapes are beautiful.

French-language cinema, whether in France, Québec, or other Francophone regions, explores cultural identity, social change, and the tension between the individual and society. French cinema is not only celebrated for its intellectual experimentation and auteur traditions, but also its success in mainstream comedy, romance, and commercial entertainment. In Québec, films often focus on questions of language, belonging, and community within a distinct cultural landscape.

Jean-Pierre Léaud in The 400 Blows (1959)

The adventure genre features exciting journeys, quests, or expeditions undertaken by characters who often face challenges, obstacles, and risks in pursuit of a goal. Adventures can take place in a wide range of settings, from exotic and fantastical locations to historical or even everyday environments.

A group of crooks takes advantage of a rich old lady's naivete : they pretend they are to sail to Africa to fight ...the sleeping sickness.They are only interested in gold.

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