Under House Arrest
The president of an African country is closely allied with European entrepreneurs for his own benefit and theirs. The sky falls on their heads when a political essay on "The Political Structures of Traditional Power" is published. To make matters worse, the military gets involved. The president, whose party ruled unchallenged (single-party system), finds himself under house arrest.
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| Original Title | En résidence surveillée |
| Year | 1981 |
| Country | Senegal |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Paulin Soumanou Vieyra |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
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Under House Arrest is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1981. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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