Amadou Koné's 1975 Novel 'Les frasques d'Ebinto' Adapted for Cinema by Luc Gnépa
Luc Gnépa has adapted Amadou Koné's debut novel 'Les frasques d'Ebinto' for the screen, with an avant-première scheduled for Thursday, 15 October in Abidjan. First published in 1975, the Ivorian novel remains a staple of school curricula across Africa and follows a young man torn between two women. The film version arrives in 2026, the same year Koné appeared in RFI's studios in October. RFI accompanied its coverage with a podcast episode from its 'Cinéastes d'Afrique' series.
Key facts
- 'Les frasques d'Ebinto' is Amadou Koné's first novel, published in 1975.
- Luc Gnépa directed the cinema adaptation.
- An avant-première takes place on Thursday 15 October in Abidjan.
- The novel is still studied in schools in Africa.
- The plot centres on a young man torn between two women.
- Amadou Koné was photographed in RFI's studios in October 2026.
- RFI referenced its podcast 'Cinéastes d'Afrique' alongside the story.
- The adaptation was announced in 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Amadou Koné
- Luc Gnépa
Institutions
- RFI
Locations
- Abidjan
- Ivory Coast
- Africa