The Return

The Return 1974

6.00

"The Return" deals with rural exodus, the return to the land, the antagonism between two worlds: that of urban dwellers and of the rural areas deeply rooted in tradition. Ranaivo lives in Antananarivo. To make ends meet, he sells ice lollies. his father, Ratovo, comes to the capital to ask for his son’s help. he needs money to organize the turning of the dead ceremony. After the village celebration, Ranaivo decides to leave the capital and emigrates to the highlands where everything is open to those who want to get back to the land.

1974

My father's car

My father's car 2023

1

Two brothers in Madagascar have to repair their father's car before they get caught.

2023

Tabataba

Tabataba 1989

6.40

Tabataba tells the story of a small Malagasy village during the independence uprising which took place in 1947 in the south of the country. For several months, part of the Malagasy population revolted against the French colonial army in a bloody struggle. The repression in villages that followed was terrible, leading to fires, arrests and torture. Women, children and the elderly were the indirect victims of the conflict and suffered particularly from famine and illness. One leader of the MDRM Malagasy Party, which campaigns for the independence of the country, arrives in a village. Solo (François Botozandry), the main character, is still too young to fight but he sees his brother and most of the men in his clan join up. His grandmother, Bakanga (Soavelo), knows what will happen, but Solo still hopes his elder brother will return a hero. After months of rumours, he sees instead the French army arrive to crush the rebellion.

1989

Malok’Ila 16

Malok’Ila 16 2024

1

The Malok’Ila Zeparsa movie, while introducing new faces, remains faithful to the original spirit of the series. Among those new characters, Rajao Junior, bringing a new dynamic to the story as a courageous orphan, aged around 12 years old. His character, true spiritual heir of Rajao, combines comedy and intelligence, positioning himself as the ideal sidekick of the protagonist. Through a touching narration of daily life, the tribulations of adolescence and family dynamics, the film transports us to varied settings, from Nosy Be to Ankadivoribe, from Antananarivo to Bongolava.

2024

Malok'ila

Malok'ila 2007

1

The story takes place in a hospital. The new and young head doctor Johary, recently returned to the country after brilliant studies abroad, falls madly in love with one of the nurses, Bakoly, who works under his orders. However, very serious disputes oppose the two families. Against the backdrop of a crime of passion perpetrated by someone we did not expect, gags and dramatic situations follow one another at the polyclinic, in the village, in the fields and even at the temple. Bakoly is ready to sacrifice her dream and her romance when an unexpected event occurs. The real culprit is unmasked, but everything is not in order...

2007

Disco Afrika: A Malagasy Story

Disco Afrika: A Malagasy Story 2023

6.60

Madagascar, nowadays. Kwame, 20, struggles to make a living in the clandestine sapphire mines. An unexpected event takes him back to his hometown. As he reunites with his mother and old friends, he finds himself confronted with the rampant corruption plaguing his country. He will have to choose between easy money and loyalty, between individualism and political awakening.

2023

Malok'ila 5

Malok'ila 5 2009

1

Fifth instalment of the franchise.

2009

Malok'ila 7

Malok'ila 7 2010

1

Seventh instalment of the franchise.

2010

JOE

JOE 2022

6.00

How far can we go to get what we want? Joe despairs at not being able to save his daughter who suffers from an incurable illness. The meeting of a strange person who promises him a miracle then gives him a glimmer of hope. But it will also take him into an infernal spiral, taking with him two women in search of a new life.

2022

Malok'ila 10

Malok'ila 10 2011

1

Tenth instalment of the franchise which portrays the far-from-average life of a Malagasy character in a humorous way, with suspense, fights, comedy, and adventures.

2011

Malok'ila 2

Malok'ila 2 2007

1

A mishap caused a new argument between the two protagonists families and ended up postponing the marriage plan between Johary and Bakoly again indefinitely. This painful interlude aside, some collaborators of Johary and Bakoly with the complicity of Landy, in love with Johary, are doing everything to ensure that the couple's project does not succeed.

2007

Malok'ila 8

Malok'ila 8 2010

1

Eigth instalment of the franchise, in which our main characters traveled to France to secure some fund for the church back in the countryside.

2010

Jalôko

Jalôko 2009

1

Inspired by a story dating from the royal era, Jalôko is a dramatic film mixing adventure and suspense. The hero of the film is nicknamed “Jalôko”, literally gigolo, a typical character living in the outlaw community. But with his big heart, he managed to seduce the king's only daughter, the princess. But nothing happened as easily as that for folk heroes. They had to overcome many obstacles.

2009

Mad 47

Mad 47 1987

5.00

The story of Madagascar from 1895 to 1975: colonization, war, revolt, independence. Since the movie is a historical drama, the Malagasy government forced the director to modify the film so that it was in accordance with the Socialist Revolutionary ideas.

1987

Malok'ila 3

Malok'ila 3 2008

1

Third instalment of the franchise, following the life of Rajao and Randrenja's families.

2008

Malok'ila 4

Malok'ila 4 2008

1

Fourth instalment of the franchise, focusing on the troubles involving Johary, Bakoly and Landy.

2008

Malok'ila 9

Malok'ila 9 2010

1

Ninth instalment of the franchise.

2010