Directed by Fabrice Éboué and Lionel Steketee, Le Crocodile du Botswanga is a satirical comedy released in 2014 that blends caustic humor, soccer and political criticism. The duo of Thomas Ngijol and Fabrice Éboué play an eccentric dictator and an opportunistic soccer agent respectively, surrounded by Claudia Tagbo and a colorful cast. Following its theatrical release, this gritty film will be back on streaming in autumn 2025 on Prime Video.
The trailer reveals an offbeat universe where laughter mingles with a pungent critique of power and authoritarian excesses.
The Botswanga Crocodile will be available on Prime Video from October 1, 2025.
Synopsis: Leslie Konda, a promising young French footballer, is invited to Botswanga, the country of his origins, to be decorated by President Bobo Babimbi. Accompanied by his agent Didier, he soon discovers that behind the appearances lies a megalomaniac and paranoid dictator, ready to do anything to get Leslie to join the national team: the Botswanga Crocodiles.
Le Crocodile du Botswanga follows on from Case Départ, the first success of the Éboué-Ngijol duo. The film usessatirical humor to tackle sensitive issues such as corruption, abuse of power and the excesses of African dictatorships. By caricaturing the excesses of an authoritarian regime, the comedy succeeds in making viewers think while entertaining them.
Thomas Ngijol plays an exaggerated megalomaniac dictator, while Fabrice Éboué plays a soccer agent willing to do anything to take advantage of the situation. Their complicity, already proven on stage and in film, brings dynamism and rhythm to the story. Claudia Tagbo completes the cast with energy and humor.
This film will appeal to fans of satirical comedies, social criticism and wry humor. Audiences who enjoyed Qu'est-ce qu'on a fait au Bon Dieu? or Les Rois mages may find a different but equally biting approach, where laughter serves as a vehicle for profound messages. On the other hand, those who prefer lighter comedies may find its tone more pungent.
Released in 2014, Le Crocodile du Botswanga made its mark with its politically incorrect tone and its ability to blend social criticism with popular comedy. Its forthcoming broadcast on Prime Video from October 1, 2025 will provide an opportunity to (re)discover this satirical work by Fabrice Éboué and Thomas Ngijol, still topical in the themes it tackles.
This article is based on information available online; we have not yet viewed the film or series mentioned.
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