Untamable

2025 1h 21m FR

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 55

ThrillerCrime

Synopsis

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In Yaounde, Police Chief Billong is investigating the murder of a police officer. In the streets and at home, he struggles to maintain order. A man of principle and tradition, he is reaching breaking point.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Thomas Ngijol
Billong
Danilo Melande
Étamé
Bienvenu Roland Mvoe
Patou
Thérèse Ngono
Odette
Ariane Ntomba
Adeline
Junior Bessala
Arthur
Dimitri Amougou
Junior
Christol le Prince Djomo
Daniel

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Thomas Ngijol
Writers: Thomas Ngijol, Mosco Boucault, Patrick Rocher
Languages: French
Countries: France, Cameroon

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RUNTIME

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81 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released last year.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Cameroon.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Thomas Ngijol, shot by Patrick Blossier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Dany Synthé. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Cécile Lapergue shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Thomas Ngijol and Danilo Melande and Bienvenu Roland Mvoe carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt36580117 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Thomas Ngijol directs. Patrick Blossier behind the camera. Dany Synthé scores. Cécile Lapergue cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Cameroon. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

181 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released last year.
3International production across 2 countries: France, Cameroon.
4Directed by Thomas Ngijol, shot by Patrick Blossier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Dany Synthé. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Cécile Lapergue shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Thomas Ngijol and Danilo Melande and Bienvenu Roland Mvoe carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt36580117 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 55 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.