- “The Demon Hunters” (Les Chasseurs de Démons): Released in 2016, this Gabonese horror movie tells the story of a group of hunters who are faced with supernatural creatures in the Gabonese forest.
- “Beyond the Ocean” (Au-delŕ de l’Océan): This 2019 documentary follows the journey of a Gabonese fisherman who embarks on a perilous solo voyage across the Atlantic Ocean.
- “Black Panther”: While not entirely set in Gabon, this Marvel superhero film released in 2018 features the fictional African nation of Wakanda. Gabon served as one of the inspirations for the film’s portrayal of Wakanda, given its rich
- “White Material” (2009): Directed by Claire Denis, this French film is set in an unnamed African country that draws several obvious references to Gabon. It tells the story of a white French woman trying to keep her coffee plantation running amidst a civil war.
- “Black Panther” (2018): Although not entirely set in Gabon, this Marvel superhero film includes a technologically advanced African nation called Wakanda, which is said to be inspired by various African countries, including Gabon. The landscapes showcased in the movie evoke the natural beauty found in Gabon.
- “The Widow Couderc” (1971): Directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre and based on the novel of the same name by Georges Simenon. Set in rural France in the early 1930s, the story revolves around the enigmatic and attractive widow, Madame Couderc, portrayed by actress Simone Signoret.
- “The Old Man and the Medal” by Ferdinand Oyono: This novel explores the life of Meka, a committed young man who serves as a soldier in French Equatorial Africa (present-day Gabon). It delves into themes of colonialism, corruption, and the complexities of identity.
- “Mema” by Justine Mintsa: Set in Gabon during the colonial era, “Mema” tells the story of a young girl named Mema, who faces discrimination and hardship as she navigates the intersection of race and gender in a society shaped by colonial rule.
- “The Tragic Irony of an Unfulfilled Vision” by Pierre Ondo-Mba: In this novel, Ondo-Mba offers a satirical critique of post-colonial Gabon. It follows the ascent of Otsangane, a corrupt politician who embodies the challenges faced by the country during that time.
- “Blood Sisters” by Sefi Atta: Although not exclusively set in Gabon, this novel features Gabonese characters and explores various African countries’ political and social landscapes, including Gabon. It provides an insight into the lives of four Nigerian women as they navigate through personal and political turmoil.
- “Small Country” by Gaël Faye: While primarily set in Burundi, this novel by the Franco-Rwandan author Gaël Faye also touches on Gabon. It follows the coming-of-age story of Gabriel, a young biracial boy, amidst political unrest and ethnic conflicts.
WANDERLIST: Gabon in books and on film
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