The Cassava Metaphor is a 2010 film.
Coco, a twenty something Cameroonian is driving a pretty young woman in his taxi.
On the way to the airport, he tries to chat her up, but her thoughts seem to be elsewhere.
Wistful, she looks out at the streets of the town she is leaving.
-Special prize of Best first film -Mention of the Jury to Mata Gabin -Canal plus Prize -Special Jury Prize -International Prize -Grand Prix -Professional Jury Prize -Special mention to Mata Gabin -Nominee for best film -Grand Prix -Special Jury Prize -Hope prize -Best emerging talent -Best film -Best fiction -Special Jury Prize to Ricky Tribord -Special Jury Prize -Totem d’Or -Best short film -Public prize -Special Cinécourt prize -Special Apollo + Prize -Special Jury Prize -Best short film -Best short film -Grand Prix Fica d’Or -Best actress -Best actor