The African Doctor (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The African Doctor is a 2016 comedy directed by Julien Rambaldi, starring Marc Zinga as Seyolo Zantoko, Médina Diarra and Bayron Lebli. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $4.4 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Julien Rambaldi
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Fidélité Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The African Doctor About?
The premise of The African Doctor without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1975, Seyolo Zantoko, a doctor from the Congo who escaped tyranny with his family, finds work in a small town in northern France. Hired by the mayor, he faces the challenge of adjusting to a new culture and earning the respect of the local, often prejudiced, villagers. His journey explores themes of acceptance, prejudice, and the struggles of adapting to a new life.
The African Doctor Cast & Characters
Marc Zinga leads the cast as Seyolo Zantoko, with Médina Diarra as Sivi Zantoko and Bayron Lebli as Kamini Zantoko. Directed by Julien Rambaldi; 36 actors are credited in all.
- Director Julien Rambaldi
- Marc Zinga as Seyolo Zantoko
- Médina Diarra as Sivi Zantoko
- Bayron Lebli as Kamini Zantoko
- Aïssa Maïga as Anne Zantoko
Also Starring in The African Doctor
· 32 more- Jovial Mbenga Older Kamini
- Bwanga Pilipili Older Sivi
- Jonathan Lambert Mayor Lavigne
- Rufus Jean
- Jean-Benoît Ugeux Mayor
- Édith Le Merdy Teacher
- Thomas VDB Dédé
- Vincent Martin Bernard
- Stéphane Bissot Mrs. Quinquin
- Riton Liebman Driving Instructor
- Tatiana Rojo Aunt Selipa
- Ingrid Heiderscheidt Mireille
- Marie-Philomène Nga Aunt Baheta
- Vincent Lecuyer Priest
- Stéphanie Crayencour Rosa
- Jean-Michel Balthazar Barman
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- Bernard Eylenbosch Gendarmerie Captain
- Mata Gabin Mado
- Narcisse Mame Jack
- Christophe Lambert Mr. Quinquin
- Sylvestre Amoussou Uncle Beki
- Jean Bédiébé Uncle Baheta
- Laurent Caron Gym Instructor
- Micheline Dieye Anne's Mother
- Marius Yelolo Anne's Father
- Sébastien Waroquier Doctor Vinquier
- Jean-Marie Barbier Mr. Malaquin
- Stéphane Brodzki Market Gardener
- Diogène Ntarindwa Luzakueno
- Frédérick Bukolé Uncle GPFM
- Michel Schillaci Soccer Coach
- Emilie Rouhart Sylvie
More from Julien Rambaldi
More films directed by Julien Rambaldi: The Nannies, C’est la vie and Best Friends Forever.
The African Doctor Plot Summary
What happens in The African Doctor from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Seyolo Zantoko Marc Zinga graduates from medical school in Lille in 1975, becoming the only Black student in his class and circle of friends. He declines a prestigious post in Zaire as the personal physician to President Mobutu, choosing instead a position offered by the mayor of Marly-Gomont, a small village in northern France. He calls his wife Anne Zantoko Aïssa Maïga and their two children, Sivi and Kamini, with the hope of building a better educational path for their kids and quietly pursuing French citizenship.
Full summary
The whole story of The African Doctor, scene by scene
The African Doctor Box Office
The African Doctor grossed $4.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$4.4M
- International
- $4.4M
The African Doctor Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The African Doctor.
How Well Do You Know The African Doctor?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which year does Dr. Seyolo Zantoko graduate from medical school?
The African Doctor Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Velkommen til Marly-Gomont” and “Добро пожаловать в Марли-Гомон”.
- Also known as
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- Velkommen til Marly-Gomont
- Добро пожаловать в Марли-Гомон
- Välkommen till Marly-Gomont
- Bienvenue à Marly-Gomont
- El médico africano
- Bem-vindos a Marly Gomont!
- Bem-Vindo a Marly-Gomont
- Ein Dorf sieht schwarz
- 아프리칸 닥터
- 欢迎来到马尔利戈蒙
- Ο Αφρικάνος γιατρός
- Benvenuto a Marly-Gomont
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- הרופא האפריקאי
- アフリカン・ドクター
- Doctorul african
- 非洲良醫
- ดิ แอฟริกัน ด็อกเตอร์
- Dobrodošli v Marly-Gomontu
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The African Doctor FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The African Doctor, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The African Doctor?
The African Doctor runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The African Doctor released?
The African Doctor was released on June 8, 2016.
Who directed The African Doctor?
The African Doctor was directed by Julien Rambaldi.
More films by Julien Rambaldi Who is in the cast of The African Doctor?
The African Doctor stars Marc Zinga as Seyolo Zantoko, Médina Diarra as Sivi Zantoko and Bayron Lebli as Kamini Zantoko, among 36 credited actors.
How much did The African Doctor make at the box office?
The African Doctor grossed $4.4 million worldwide.
Does The African Doctor have a post-credit scene?
No. The African Doctor has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The African Doctor in?
The original language of The African Doctor is French.
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