Disco Afrika : une histoire malgache

Madagascar, today. Kwame tries to earn a living in the clandestine sapphire mines. But he is forced to return to his hometown. Confronted with the corruption plaguing his country, he has to choose between easy money and brotherhood, individualism and awakening of a political conscience.

Directed by: Luck Razanajaona (France/Madagascar/Germany/South Africa/Mauritius, 2023)
Screenplay by: François Hébert, Marcelo Novais Teles, Ludovic Randriamanantsoa, Luck Razanajaona
Cast: Parista Sambo (Kwame), Laurette Ramasinjanahary (Mama), Joe Lerova (Idi), Drwina Razafimahaleo (Bezara), Jérôme Oza (Babaa)
Genre: drama
Awards: Honorable Mention at the Berlinale (Germany, 2024), Best Actor Award at the African Cinema Festival (Parista Sambo) (Spain, 2024), Jury Prize at the Afrika Film Festival Cologne (Germany, 2024)