Emil 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. An important sharing of cinematic history between two members of the Adevecam family.
A stunning performance by Emil Abossolo-Mbo that opened the doors to American cinema in the 1990s. Director Jim Jarmusch and the entire film crew were impressed by Emil 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.
Emil 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, Emil 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 Emil will make an appearance and with whom, you’ll have to watch the film on a legal streaming platform.
Full Emil’s interview
Below, you will find the video exchange between Emil Abossolo-Mbo and Tangé, as well as an excerpt from Emil in this film, which will surely make you want to see it in its entirety.