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TV MOVIE . 1981 . 1h 1m . French . 5.7/10

A Dessert for Constance_

Original: Un dessert pour Constance

Bokolo and Mamadou, sweepers in the city of Paris, are looking for a way to pay for the return home of one of their sick comrades. When they find an old book of recipes in the trash, they discover a passion for French cuisine and decide to participate in a televised cooking competition.

Starring Sidiki Bakaba, Cheik Doukouré, Elias Sherif
5.7/10
Rating
1h 1m
Runtime
1981
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Bokolo and Mamadou, sweepers in the city of Paris, are looking for a way to pay for the return home of one of their sick comrades. When they find an old book of recipes in the trash, they discover a passion for French cuisine and decide to participate in a televised cooking competition.

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Cast
Sidiki Bakaba stars as Bokolo in A Dessert for Constance.
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Year context
A Dessert for Constance was released 45 years ago in 1981.
Overview
Bokolo and Mamadou, sweepers in the city of Paris, are looking for a way to pay for the return home of one of their sick comrades. When they find an old book...
A Dessert for Constance is a TV Movie, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 1m.

CAST (6)

Sidiki Bakaba
Sidiki Bakaba
Bokolo
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Cheik Doukouré
Mamadou
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Elias Sherif
Bono
Jean Bouise
Jean Bouise
M. Broccart
Bernard Haller
Bernard Haller
Cyril Saint-Cyril
Albert Delpy
Albert Delpy

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
61 min (1h 1m)
Original Title
Un dessert pour Constance
Language
French
Country
Rating
5.7/10 (5 votes)
Popularity
1

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is A Dessert for Constance about?
Bokolo and Mamadou, sweepers in the city of Paris, are looking for a way to pay for the return home of one of their sick comrades. When they find an old book of recipes in the trash, they discover a passion for French cuisine and decide to participate in a televised cooking competition.
How long is A Dessert for Constance?
A Dessert for Constance has a runtime of 61 minutes (1h 1m).
Who stars in A Dessert for Constance?
The cast of A Dessert for Constance includes Sidiki Bakaba, Cheik Doukouré, Elias Sherif, Jean Bouise, Bernard Haller.
What is the rating of A Dessert for Constance?
A Dessert for Constance has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

TV Movie Comedy
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