The Cassava Metaphor Explained

The Cassava Metaphor
Director:Lionel Meta
Producer:Ether Prod
Screenplay:Lionel Meta
Starring:Ricky Tribord Mata Gabin Daniel Ndo
Music:Olivier Bessaignet
Cinematography:Christophe Larue
Editing:Fabien Wouters
Runtime:15'
Country:Cameroon

The Cassava Metaphor is a 2010 film.

Synopsis

Dawn in Yaoundé. Coco, a twenty something Cameroonian is driving a pretty young woman in his taxi. On the way to the airport, he tries to chat her up, but her thoughts seem to be elsewhere. Wistful, she looks out at the streets of the town she is leaving.

Awards

-Special prize of Best first film

-Mention of the Jury to Mata Gabin

-Canal plus Prize

-Special Jury Prize

-International Prize

-Grand Prix-Professional Jury Prize

-Special mention to Mata Gabin-Nominee for best film

-Grand Prix

-Special Jury Prize-Hope prize-Best emerging talent

-Best film

-Best fiction-Special Jury Prize to Ricky Tribord

-Special Jury Prize

-Totem d’Or-Best short film

-Public prize-Special Cinécourt prize

-Special Apollo + Prize

-Special Jury Prize

-Best short film

-Best short film

-Grand Prix Fica d’Or -Best actress -Best actor

Festivals