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Release Year1979
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageCree
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy
Votes2
DirectorChristian Lara
WritersChristian Lara
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCoco-the-Flower, Candidate
About Coco-the-Flower, Candidate
It shows an electoral campaign in Guadeloupe in which Coco la fleur is asked to stand for election for strategic purposes. However, when he discovers how much publicity the campaign offers, he seizes the opportunity to voice the people's grievances.
Directed by Christian Lara, Coco-the-Flower, Candidate leans on a strong ensemble — Robert Liensol, Jennifer, Félix Marten — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1979.
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