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Roues libres (2002)

Roues libres poster
Directed by
Sidiki Bakaba
Genre
drama film, crime film
Country
Ivory Coast, France
Runtime
1h 30m
Rating
8.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

In Abidjan, a crime drama follows characters caught up in illegal activities and the harsh realities of city life. The story focuses on their struggles and moral choices.

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What happens

Roues libres (Germany: Nachtfahrt), is a 2002 Ivorian crime drama film directed by Sidiki Bakaba and co-produced by Ayala Bakaba and Berti Dichi. The film stars Adama Dahico, Placide Bayoro, Daouda Traoré and Michel Gohou in main roles. It was filmed entirety in Abidjan, Côte D'Ivoire. The film received critical acclaim and won several awards at international film festivals including Best director at l’Association des Professionnels du cinéma de Côte d'Ivoire. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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