Les Saignantes (English: The Bloodettes) is a 2005 futuristic science fiction erotic thriller film. Set in the year 2025, the film follows two sex workers as they attempt to dispose of the corpse of a political leader who dies as a client of one of the women. The film also addresses political corruption in Cameroon through its plot and use of intertitles. The film won the Silver Stallion (second best African film) at Fespaco 2007 and the Best Actress awards with the special mention of the jury.
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Les Saignantes | |
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Directed by | Jean-Pierre Bekolo |
Written by | Jean-Pierre Bekolo |
Produced by | Jean-Pierre Bekolo Andre Bennett Lisa Crosato Jim Fink Michelle Gue Pascale Obolo Adrienne Silvey |
Starring | Dorylia Calmel Adèle Ado |
Cinematography | Robert Humphreys |
Edited by | Jean-Pierre Bekolo |
Music by | Joelle Esso Adam Zanders |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
Countries | France Cameroon |
Language | French |
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FESPACO Silver Stallion of Yennenga | |
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2003–present |
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