Black and White in Color
French colonists in Africa, several months behind in the news, find themselves at war with their German neighbors. Deciding that they must do their proper duty and fight the Germans, they promptly conscript the local native population. Issuing them boots and rifles, the French attempt to make "proper" soldiers out of the Africans. A young, idealistic French geographer seems to be the only rational person in the town, and he takes over control of the "war" after several bungles on the part of the others.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | La Victoire en chantant |
| Year | 1976 |
| Country | Cote D'Ivoire, France, Germany |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy, War |
| Director | Jean-Jacques Annaud |
| Runtime | 92 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (43 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film doesn't try to be funnier than it is — and that's its honesty. The humor grows from situations and characters, not from pre-written jokes.
The film does exactly what it was made for: gives you a break. No pretensions to more, but honest and without dead spots.
A solid choice for company. Works alone too, but funnier together.
Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: After a long day when you need simple joy. Better with company — laughing is more fun together.
🎭 Cast
Jean Carmet
Sergeant Bosselet
Jacques Dufilho
Paul Rechampot
Catherine Rouvel
Marinette
Jacques Spiesser
Hubert Fresnoy
Dora Doll
Maryvonne
Maurice Barrier
Caprice
Benjamin Memel Atchory
Assomption
Peter Berling
Père Jean de la Croix
Marius Beugre Boignan
Barthelmy
Claude Legros
Jacques Rechampot
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