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Black Mic Mac

1986 · 93 min Comedy
5.6 / 10 · TMDB

This is a charming and successful farce from director Thomas Gilou, featuring a witty screenplay co-authored by producer Monique Annaud. When a group of African squatters in Paris are threatened with eviction, they find themselves fighting against a bureaucracy that few French citizens understand, let alone immigrants. In desperation, they turn to their best option to resolve this dilemma: they call for a sorcerer from home. The sorcerer hops on a jet to Paris to cast spells on the entrenched bureaucrat, and while en route he strikes up a conversation with a fellow passenger, mentioning his job pays quite well. The interested passenger could stand to make a few extra francs, so he decides to take the sorcerer's place. Once he arrives, this imposter has to act like he knows what he is doing, and at the same time, he had better solve the eviction problem.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1986
Country France
Genre Comedy
Director Thomas Gilou
Runtime 93 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.6/10 (21 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs a sharp social farce from the clash of African spirituality and European bureaucracy. It relies on situational humor and cultural misunderstandings to explore themes of displacement and resistance, all while maintaining a playful and energetic pace.

What lingers after the final spell is cast is a clever satire that finds warmth and humanity within its absurd premise. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Thomas Gilou

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Perfect for a relaxed group viewing, ready to embrace its playful absurdity and satirical edge.

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