Direction: Bassek Ba Kobhio

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Bassek Ba Kobhio. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


The Great White Man of Lambarene

1995 · Movie · 94 min. · Gabon

Direction Bassek Ba Kobhio

Cast André Wilms · Marisa Berenson · Alex Descas · Elizabeth Bourgine

Plot Cameroonian filmmaker Bassek ba Kobhio provides a fascinating revisionist perspective on Albert Schweitzer, Noble Peace Prize winner and secular saint of the colonial era.

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The Forest

2003 · Movie · 93 min. · Central African Rep.

Direction Bassek Ba Kobhio · Didier Ouenangare

Cast Eriq Ebouaney · Nadege Beausson-Diagne · Sonia Zembourou · Philippe Mory

Plot A film about the difficulty for even the most well-intentioned person to know and respect another culture. In this case, the problem is so acute that there is even heated...

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Sango Malo

1990 · Movie · 93 min. · Cameroon

Direction Bassek Ba Kobhio

Cast Jeanne Abanda · Epaye Monny Akwa · Daniel Bakang · Lucie Bekono

Plot Sango Malo contrasts two views of education. The traditional headmaster represents a rigid, "Eurocentric." curriculum designed to produce docile colonial administrators. Malo, the radical young teacher, emphasizes the practical skills...

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