About the film
Bye Bye Africa is an 86-minute documentary film made by Mahamat Saleh Haroun. Released in 1999, it is a Chadian film and the first film by Chadian director Haroun, who also appears in it. The story takes a docu-drama approach, centering on a fictionalized version of the filmmaker.
Its listed countries are France and Chad, and its language is Arabic. The entry is suited to viewers interested in documentary cinema that blends a filmmaker’s presence with a fictionalized portrayal. It offers a concise feature-length look at Haroun’s first film, with its documentary classification and docu-drama framing both relevant to understanding what kind of film it is.
Who it is for
It may suit viewers exploring Chadian documentary cinema or docu-dramas centered on a filmmaker. Its 86-minute runtime may appeal to those seeking a shorter feature-length film.
Worth knowing
- 86-minute runtime
- Directed by Mahamat Saleh Haroun
- Haroun also stars
- Listed as a documentary film
Before you press play
- Arabic is the listed language
- The docu-drama centers on a fictionalized Haroun
The short of it
Bye Bye Africa combines documentary classification with a fictionalized account centered on its director. Its 86-minute runtime and Chadian background make those details useful starting points for viewers deciding whether it fits their interests.