A Trip to the Country

Cameroonian filmmaker Jean-Marie Teno directs this impassioned documentary about the slow crumbling of traditional morals and values caused by colonialism and globalization. The film traces Teno's journey from his base in France to Cameroon's capital Yaounde to his hometown of Mbieng. In the process, he captures images of corroding infrastructures and corrupt officials.

Release Date

January 1, 2000

Status

Released

Original Title

Vacances au pays

Runtime

1h 15min

Budget

Revenue

Language

French

Production Companies

Les Films du Raphia