Plot — What is The Importance of Being Elegant about?
Set to the soundtrack of Papa Wemba's extraordinary music, this outrageous, funny and eye-opening film depicts the underground world of a flamboyant African cult. Papa Wemba is a well-known Congolese singer. He is also a big cheese in Le Sape, the Société des Ambianceurs et Persons Élégants, which translated into English means a society of people who spend huge amounts of money on designer clothes with the motive of making themselves as conspicuously elegant as possible. The film is a splendid evocation of Papa Wemba's music, but it is also an unusual insight into what it means to be an immigrant in contemporary Europe. The sapeur have borrowed from our own culture, creating something rich and strange and wholly Congolese. Don't miss the scene where they try on fur coats.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2004 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 70 min |
| Audience Score | 60% (6.0/10, 2 votes) |
The Importance of Being Elegant — FAQ
Is The Importance of Being Elegant worth watching? The Importance of Being Elegant holds a 6.0/10 rating from 2 viewers. Set to the soundtrack of Papa Wemba's extraordinary music, this outrageous, funny and eye-opening film depicts the underground world of a flamboyant African cult. Papa Wemba is a well-known Congolese singer. He is also a
Who directed The Importance of Being Elegant? Directed by George Amponsah.
Who is in the cast of The Importance of Being Elegant? It stars Papa Wemba, Anti-Gigolo, Archibishop of La Sape, Mere Malou, Minister of the Budget, Minister of the Attack and more.
Where can I stream The Importance of Being Elegant? Streaming availability for The Importance of Being Elegant is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Importance of Being Elegant release? It released in 2004.
