Emile Abossolo-Mbo shared with Tangé his memories of the Night on Earth’s movie and his desire to leave a positive legacy in African history. We learn about the good times he shared with Isaach de Bankolé and Pascal Nzonzi, actors in the film with whom he shared memorable scenes.
A stunning performance by Emile Abossolo-Mbo that opened the doors to American cinema in the 1990s. Director Jim Jarmusch and the entire film crew were impressed by Emile Abossolo-Mbo’s skills as a writer and poet, who wrote the dialogue in French for the French-speaking scenes in the film. This valuable work gave the film, which was shot in four countries (the United States, Finland, France, and Italy), an international dimension.
Emile Abossolo-Mbo is a legend of French-language cinema who has made it his priority to promote Africa’s cultural richness. On a memorable night that could have taken him to Hollywood, Emile Abossolo-Mbo remained steadfast in his conviction to always use his art in works with beautiful human values to build a career with artistic projects that have a positive impact.
Full movie
Plot: Five taxi drivers have memorable encounters on the same night in five cities around the world: Helsinki, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, and Rome. To find out in which city our dear Emile will make an appearance and with whom, you’ll have to watch the film on a legal streaming platform.
Full Emile’s interview
Below, you will find the video exchange between Emile Abossolo-Mbo and Tangé, as well as an excerpt from Emile in this film, which will surely make you want to see it in its entirety.