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1975. When Seyolo Zantoko, a doctor from the Congo who has managed, along with his family, to flee tyranny, is hired by the mayor of a small town in northern France, he begins a struggle to adapt to a new life and gain the trust of the prejudiced villagers.
The African Doctor is a 2016 French comedy film based on the true story of Seyolo Zantoko, a Congolese physician who flees political persecution and settles in a small northern French village in 1975. The film follows his uphill battle to adapt to his new surroundings and win over the skeptical, prejudiced locals who must learn to trust their unconventional new doctor.
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Theatrical release in United States
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Marc ZingaSeyolo Zantoko
Aïssa MaïgaAnne Zantoko
Jonathan LambertMayor Lavigne
RufusJean
Bayron LebliKamini Zantoko
Médina DiarraSivi Zantoko
Jean-Benoît UgeuxMayor
Stéphane BissotMrs. Quinquin
Marie-Philomène NgaAunt Baheta
Mata GabinMado
Diogène NtarindwaLuzakueno
Jean BédiébéUncle Baheta
Narcisse MameJack
Sylvestre AmoussouUncle Beki
Frédérick BukoléUncle GPFM
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The African Doctor — frequently asked
When was The African Doctor released?
The film was released on June 8, 2016.
What is the movie about?
It tells the story of a Congolese doctor and his family who escape tyranny and settle in rural France in 1975, where he must navigate cultural differences and win the trust of prejudiced villagers.
Is The African Doctor based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the real-life experiences of Dr. Seyolo Zantoko and his journey to France.
Where can I watch The African Doctor?
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