Le goût du vin de Palme

This will be followed by a discussion with Jean-Pierre Bekolo, moderated by Enoka Ayemba

Ariane Boréal, the wealthiest woman in France, escapes from her family, who have locked her up after an incident with a gigolo. With her long-time African chauffeur Aristide, she wanders through Paris, beginning a hallucinatory journey between reality and imagination. For the first time, Ariane truly engages with Aristide, discovering his stories, faith, and African heritage. Drawn into a mystical experience blending African rituals, food, and palm wine, Ariane reconnects with her late father and finds a symbolic resolution to her family conflict. This surreal adventure, where Africa becomes both refuge and revelation, culminates in Ariane retaining control of her empire—yet leaves open the question: is this truly her story, or an African one? (JPB)

Jean-Pierre Bekolo is a Cameroonian filmmaker who tells stories that interweave politics, philosophy, and Afrofuturism.

Enoka Ayemba is a film curator and festival advisor with a focus on African and Afro-diasporic cinematography.