Brief Illness (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1987, Brief Illness is a drama film directed by Jean-Pierre Dikongué-Pipa, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Badiaga follows the rules of a classical tragedy. A three year old girl abandoned in a food market is sheltered and raised by a deaf and dumb vagrant. They develop a very strong bond. Badiaga dreams of becoming a famous singer and listens in total fascination to the artists who sing in the different cafés where she wanders. One day she has the chance of singing on the radio a song which becomes a national hit. From that moment onwards she holds a nonstop succession of concerts. In love with her career, she refuses any romantic relations and searches desperately for her origins. This story was inspired by the life of Beti-Beti, a legendary Cameroon singer.
Who’s in it. Brief Illness stars Justine Sengue and Alexandre Zanga.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Brief Illness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brief Illness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brief Illness tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brief Illness (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Brief Illness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Brief Illness worth watching?
- Brief Illness holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brief Illness?
- Brief Illness stars Justine Sengue and Alexandre Zanga.
- When was Brief Illness released?
- Brief Illness was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.