Black Dju (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1997, Black Dju is a comedy film directed by Pol Cruchten, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. This standard slice-of-life drama is about Dju Dibonga (Richard Courcet), a young man who leaves his home on Cabo Verde, an island of Portuguese dependency off the coast of Africa, to go to Luxembourg and search for his father. Far from his home village and unfamiliar with the large city, the young black man forms an unlikely friendship with a down-and-out white policeman whose only consolation in life is found at the bottom of a bottle. Their developing companionship forms the main focus of this movie directed by Pol Cruchten.
Who’s in it. Black Dju stars Philippe Léotard as Inspecteur Plettschette, Richard Courcet as Dju, Patrice-Flora Praxo as Zeca and Cesária Évora as Maria Dela, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Black Dju has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Dju page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Dju tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Dju (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Dju change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Dju worth watching?
- Black Dju holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Dju?
- Black Dju stars Philippe Léotard, Richard Courcet, Patrice-Flora Praxo, Cesária Évora and Adama Kouyaté.
- When was Black Dju released?
- Black Dju was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.