The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
An old couple, Eugenie and Armand, have been living in Paris since 1921 part of the wave of post-war immigration from Martinique. Eugenie, a former dancer with Josephine Baker's Black Revue has become a professional quimboiseuse (practising black magic) for a white clientele. Armand who had been a servant is retired. Now they are both old and bitter and still quarreling with each other. One day they set out, arm-in-arm for a last promenade in the metropolis.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Julius-Amédée LaouDirector
Cast
- Jenny AlphaEugénie, la quimboiseuse
- Robert LiensolArmand
- Jacques MartialUn Travesti Claude Symprol
- Christine Amat1st Cliente
- Jean-François Perrier2nd Cliente
- Sophie Paul3rd Cliente
- Jean-Claude Fall4th Cliente
- Michel de MeaulnesMr Edmond
- Christine MantelliLes Voisins
- Rachel CohenLes Voisins
- Laure MontoussamyLes Voisins
- Agnes AubertLes Voisins