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Jean-Pascal Zadi

Actor

Jean-Pascal Zadi is a French actor, director, and screenwriter of Ivorian origin. He's known for his comedic roles and social commentary in his films. He gained wider recognition for directing and starring in the César Award-winning film 'Tout Simplement Noir' (Simply Black). Zadi often explores themes of identity, race, and integration in French society through humor and satire. Other notable works include 'African Gangster' and 'Fais croquer'.
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  • The Year of the Shark

    The Year of the Shark

    Action & Adventure

    2022

    1h.27min

    -12

    The disappearance of a vacationer puts the Atlantic Coast on high alert: a shark is prowling in the French waters!

  • Dead Man's Boots
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    Dead Man's Boots

    Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

    2025

    1h.32min

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    Prosper, an ordinary Uber driver, is trying to make ends meet until one day he unwittingly picks up a dead man wearing magical boots.

  • Yo Mama

    Yo Mama

    Comedy

    2023

    1h.37min

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    Three housewives decide to get into rap music with an explosive videoclip, in order to reconnect with their 11 years old sons. Against all odds, they find ...

  • Beating Hearts
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    Beating Hearts

    Romance, Crime

    2024

    2h.46min

    -16

    Clotaire and Jackie, separated by violence, discover that love is stronger than revenge.

  • Simply Black

    Simply Black

    Comedy

    2020

    1h.30min

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    In the form of a mockumentary, Jean-Pascal Zadi examines the situation of black people in a French society in the throes of identity introspection.

  • Smoking Causes Coughing
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    Smoking Causes Coughing

    Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

    2022

    1h.20min

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    After a devastating battle against a diabolical turtle, a team of five avengers – known as the "Tobacco Force" - is sent on a mandatory retreat to strengthen ...