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Divine Carcass
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Divine Carcass

1998-01-27 · 83 min · ★ 6.0

Drama

This film follows the fortunes of an old Peugeot off loaded in Cotonou, Benin. As it changes hands we get a glimpse into the lives of its successive owners.

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Directors
Dominique Loreau
Production companies
Office de Radio et Télévision Bénin, Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la Communauté Française de Belgique, Underworld Films, RTBF
Countries
Belgium, Benin
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alphonse AtacolodjouHimself
Simonet BiokouHimself
Fidèle GbegnonHerself
Szymon ZaleskiHimself

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