The Bloodettes (French: Les Saignantes) is a 2005 futuristic science fiction erotic thriller film. Set in the year 2025, the film follows two young women, Majolie and Chouchou, as they attempt to dispose of the corpse of a political leader who dies during sexual intercourse with Majolie. The film also addresses political corruption in Cameroon through its plot and use of intertitles. The film won the Silver Stallion (second best African film) at Fespaco 2007 and the Best Actress awards with the special mention of the jury.
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Cast
Adèle Ado as Majolie
Dorylia Calmel as Chouchou
Emile Abossolo M'Bo as Minister of State
Josephine Ndagnou as Natou
Essindi Mindja as Essomba
Alain Dzukam as Rokko
Veronique Mendouga as Dr. Amanga
Bekate Meyong as Mamba
Thierry Mintamack as Tony
Awards
Adèle Ado won Best Actress for her work in Les Saignantes at the 2007 Ouagadougou Panafrican Film and Television Festival.
Jean-Pierre Bekolo won the "Silver Etalon de Yennega" for his work on the film at the 2007 Ouagadougou Panafrican Film and Television Festival.