The Other Profile
"An elementally suspenseful and completely unpredictable detective story from Kinshasa, where a French film director has to find his own double. A film about virtual identities in a post-colonial century."
Released 3 years ago in 2023. The Other Profile is a documentary film. directed by Armel Hostiou. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tshisambu Felly, Peter Shotsha Olela, and Sarah Ndele
Synopsis
French filmmaker Armel Hostiou discovers he has a double in Kinshasa. Someone has created a fake Facebook profile in his name to hustle aspiring actors. So Armel heads to Congo’s vast capital to track him down, and there begins one of the wildest and most unpredictable films of the year. An elementally suspenseful and wildly entertaining detective story about a white filmmaker on foreign ground. But also a story which with hilarious self-irony and in one twist after another turns into a darker story about the internet, identities and post-colonial struggles in the 21st century.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 7, 2023
2 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Bocalupo Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Other Profile about?
French filmmaker Armel Hostiou discovers he has a double in Kinshasa. Someone has created a fake Facebook profile in his name to hustle aspiring actors. So Armel heads to Congo’s vast capital to ...
Who directed The Other Profile?
The Other Profile was directed by Armel Hostiou.
How long is The Other Profile?
The Other Profile has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The Other Profile released?
The Other Profile was released on June 7, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Other Profile?
The main cast of The Other Profile includes Tshisambu Felly, Peter Shotsha Olela, Sarah Ndele, David Kapay.