Under House Arrest
Seen it?1981 | 100 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The president of an African country is closely allied with European entrepreneurs for his own benefit and theirs. The sky falls on their heads when a political essay on "The Political Structures of Traditional Power" is published. To make matters worse, the military gets involved. The president, whose party ruled unchallenged (single-party system), finds himself under house arrest.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
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- AwardsNot counted
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- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
- Douta SeckPresident
- Michel CoulonWhite Consultant
- Joseph Baloma SaneBlack Consultant
- Marie Jeanne GueyeDirectress
- Serigne Ndiaye GonzalesEngineer
- Isseu NiangOfficer's Wife