The film is based on the life of Seyolo Zantoko , the father of French musician and comedian Kamini Zantoko , who also co-wrote the screenplay.
1975 in Marly-Gomont, a remote village in northern France. Plot Narrative Bienvenue Г Marly-Gomont
After graduating from medical school in Lille, (Marc Zinga) declines a position as the personal physician to Congolese dictator Mobutu Sese Seko. Seeking a better life and French citizenship for his family, he accepts a post as a country doctor in Marly-Gomont—a village where no other doctor is willing to work. The film is based on the life of
The film addresses institutional and social discrimination with a light, often humorous touch, showing how ignorance fuels prejudice. Seeking a better life and French citizenship for
Upon arrival, his wife (Aïssa Maïga) and their children are shocked to find a muddy, isolated village instead of the Paris they expected. The locals, having never seen a Black family, react with extreme fear, mistrust, and overt racism . Initially, Seyolo's practice remains empty as villagers prefer to travel long distances rather than see him. Core Themes
Bienvenue à Marly-Gomont (Welcome to Marly-Gomont). Director: Julien Rambaldi .
The family must "achieve the impossible" by breaking down cultural barriers through perseverance and talent—such as Seyolo's medical skill and his daughter Sivi's prowess on the soccer field.