Simply Black

Tout Simplement Noir

Dir. Jean-Pascal Zadi and John Wax, 2020, 90 min

With Jean-Pascal Zadi, Caroline Anglade, Fary

In French with English subtitles

César Awards 2021: Jean-Pascal Zadi, Most Promising Actor 

This corrosive comedy tackles the timely topics of racism and coalition building with a good dose of self-deprecation. Director Jean-Pascal Zadi also stars as struggling actor JD, who, inspired to stage a demonstration for racial justice, learns that organizing for a noble cause can be hard work indeed. With cameos from actor-rapper JoeyStarr, comedian Claudia Tagbo, footballer Lilian Thuram, and actor-filmmaker Mathieu Kassovitz.