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Ulrich Köhler's 'Gavagai' Explores Postcolonial Romance on Set

other · 2026-07-22

Ulrich Köhler's new film 'Gavagai, et autres malentendus' centers on a love affair between two lead actors during a shoot. She is German, he is French of Senegalese origin. The film is described as a 'sotto voce' comedy addressing postcolonial repression.

Key facts

  • Film title: Gavagai, et autres malentendus
  • Director: Ulrich Köhler
  • Plot: two lead actors fall in love on set
  • Actress is German
  • Actor is French of Senegalese origin
  • Genre: comedy 'sotto voce'
  • Theme: postcolonial repression
  • Source: Le Monde

Entities

Artists

  • Ulrich Köhler

Institutions

  • Le Monde

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