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A satirical portrait of colonialism

Marc James Roels and Emma De Swaef · Belgium · Comedy / Dark Comedy / Drama / Animation · 44 min · 8.6K views

Five intertwined stories set in late-19th-century colonial Africa follow a troubled king, a hotel worker, a failing businessman, a lost porter and a young army deserter.

Exquisite felt-puppet animation that exposes colonial absurdity and cruelty with deadpan wit.

"Ce Magnifique Gâteau !" is a mid-length animated anthology film set in colonial Africa in the late 19th century. It tells the stories of 5 different characters: a troubled king, a middle-aged Pygmy working in a luxury h

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