7.1
Movie
Directing
Jean Odoutan
- Born
- (age 61)
- Birthplace
- Bénin
- Credits
- 8 titles
Biography
Jean Odoutan (born in 1965) is a comedian, film director, composer, actor, screenwriter and executive movie producer from the African country of Benin. He is also the creator of a film festival, the Quintessence International Film Festival of Ouidah.
Odoutan moved to Paris, France as a teenager, at the age of fifteen in 1980. Soon after, he began working in the film industry.
Jean Odoutan has been involved in many films, either as actor, director or producer. Many of his movies have been critically acclaimed and he has been guest of honor at many film festivals, including the 2001 Reunion Film Festival. Among the movies he has participated are: Barbecue Pejo (2000); Djib (2000, as director and screenwriter); La Valse des Gros Derrieres (2004, as director and screenwriter).
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Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 6
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Pim-Pim Tché – Toast de vie Film | Courage |
| 2002 | Mama Aloko Film | Jean |
| 2000 | Djib Film | Monsieur Explorer |
| 2000 | Peugeot Barbecue Film | Boubacar |
| 1992 | L.627 Film | Mamadou Diop |
| 1984 | Marche à l'ombre Film | (uncredited) |
Crew credits 6
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Pantheon of Joy Film | Director, Writer, Original Music Composer, Producer |
| 2016 | Pim-Pim Tché – Toast de vie Film | Script, Director |
| 2004 | La valse des gros derrières Film | Director |
| 2002 | Mama Aloko Film | Director |
| 2000 | Djib Film | Director |
| 2000 | Peugeot Barbecue Film | Director, Writer |