CHEZ JOLIE COIFFURE

ROSINE MFETGO MBAKAM | CAMEROON, BELGIUM | 2018 | 70 MIN | NR | CAMEROON PIDGIN, FRENCH 

Within the walls of a bustling salon, a spirited Cameroonian hairdresser creates a sanctuary where the struggles, aspirations, and resilience of the West African immigrant community are free to roam.

Part of the Philadelphia Film Society’s Echoes of the Land: Chronicles of West Africa series.

Engrossing narratives that reflect West Africa’s cultural wealth, exploring its socio-political intricacies and interpersonal dynamics while embracing the region’s linguistic diversity with profound artistic depth and unyielding authenticity.