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Divine Carcass
Divine Carcass

Divine Carcass

Genres

Documentary

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

83 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

27 January 1998

Country

Belgium

Cast

Alphonse Atacolodjou

Alphonse Atacolodjou

Himself

Simonet Biokou

Simonet Biokou

Himself

Fidèle Gbegnon

Fidèle Gbegnon

Herself

Szymon Zaleski

Szymon Zaleski

Himself

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