Disco Afrika: A Malagasy Story

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Play Time: 81 mins
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Disco Afrika: A Malagasy Story

Overview:
Madagascar, nowadays. Kwame, 20, struggles to make a living in the clandestine sapphire mines. An unexpected event takes him back to his hometown. As he reunites with his mother and old friends, he finds himself confronted with the rampant corruption plaguing his country. He will have to choose between easy money and loyalty, between individualism and political awakening.

Original Title:Disco Afrika : une histoire malgache
Status: Released (2025-09-24)
Awards:1 win & 1 nomination
Screen:François Hébert, Marcelo Novais Teles, Ludovic Rianando Randriamanantsoa
Productions: We Film, Africamadavibe Production, NiKo Film, Caméléon Production, Free Women Films
Production Countries: France, Germany, Madagascar, Mauritius, Qatar
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Disco Afrika: A Malagasy Story
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Brent Marchant

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An old saying maintains that “Those who don’t learn from history are destined to repeat it.” But an arguably more accurate take on that sentiment was espoused by author Mark Twain, who asserted that “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” That thinking is perhaps one of ....

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