Pim-Pim Tché

Benin

2011

84 Min

Color

French

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CAST Jean Odoutan, Didier Dorlipo, James Salanon, Eliane Chagas, Stéphane Soo Mongo, Teemour Diop Mambéty, Tola Koukoui, Rhodes Koudahoua, Béatrice Aguessy, Yohann Stevens Segbo, Angèle Koutessi, Berthe Deguenon, Aïcha Ouattara

A comedy set in the Beninese town of Ouidah. The film follows the character of 17 year old Chimene, who has her happiness in sight. Before she can obtain a school scholarship she must juggle lots of little jobs. This is a work that shows the Africa of today in its modernity. —lanormandieetlemonde.org

Director

Jean Odoutan

Paris-based producer, scriptwriter, director, composer and actor Jean Odoutan is Benin’s flagship. He has made four films in five years; his first film, Barbaque Pejo (1999), was set in Benin. He followed up with Djib in 2000 and Mama Aloko in 2001. His 2003 production, La Valse des Gros Derieres (The Waltz of the fat bottoms) is a comedy dealing with attempts of a hairdresser struggling to become a top model. He owns Tabou-Tabac, the only production company in Benin. —Southworld