Simply Black

Simply Black

Just Black

Directed by Jean-Pascal Zadi, John Wax

Produced by Gaumont

202090 min5.9 / 10

A comedic ensemble adventure about a struggling comedian rallying French Black celebrities to organize social protests, balancing humor with social commentary.

A failed 40 year old comedian wants to organize the first Black protests in France but meeting with other French celebrities of the Black community will make it a whole new adventure.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Is Simply Black violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Simply Black easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Simply Black scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Does Simply Black end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Simply Black sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

27/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity50

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise16

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Simply Black, and what each one shares →

Like Simply Black

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Simply Black

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Simply Black, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Simply Black, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Simply Black, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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