Koundi et le jeudi national facts for kids

Koundi et le jeudi national is a documentary film from 2010. It tells the story of a village in Cameroon and how its people work together to improve their lives. The film shows how a community can become stronger by helping themselves.

What is Koundi et le jeudi national?

This film is a documentary. It means it shows real events and real people. The movie was released in 2010. It was directed by Ariani Astrid Atodji. The film runs for 86 minutes. It was made in Cameroon.

A Village's Big Idea

The story takes place in a large village called Koundi. About 1,200 people live there. Koundi is in the East Province of Cameroon. The villagers knew their area had lots of timber. Timber is wood from trees. They decided to use this natural resource. Their goal was to fight poverty in their community.

To do this, the villagers formed a group. They called it the Organisation for Communal Interests. This group helped them work together. They wanted to become more independent.

The Power of Cocoa Farming

The Organisation for Communal Interests started a big project. They created a large cocoa plantation. A plantation is a big farm where one type of crop is grown. Cocoa beans are used to make chocolate.

Growing cocoa was a smart choice. It helped the villagers earn money. This way, they could rely on themselves. They did not have to depend on outside help.

"National Thursday": Working Together

The people of Koundi also started a special tradition. They called it "National Thursday." Once every month, everyone in the village would come together. They would all work on the cocoa plantation. This was a day for the whole community to help out.

"National Thursday" shows how the village manages itself. It highlights the power of teamwork. The film lets us see how daily life in Koundi works. It shows how people can achieve great things when they unite.

Awards and Recognition

Koundi et le jeudi national received several awards. These awards show that the film was important. It was recognized for its message and quality.

• Dubai 2010
• Griot de Ébano FCAT 2011