This way we will be able to enjoy African culture more and broaden our horizons. Could it be better? Sure. But the scenery is breathtaking, story is gripping and camerawork is engaging in the narrative. Overall very, very solid package. I've discovered this germ because it's in French and I enjoy the language, shame that movies like that are not being known by general public public. It is on par with modern European cinema without any doubts. Low-budget, but with smart CGI and engaging storytelling it could easily keep you entertained while being enlightening about Africa. I got interested in topics that were brought up in the movie and decided to look up Hyenas.

A journey of vengeance through scenic waterways and hollow deserts, praising the well-deserved beauty of African continent. Unique trio of characters forming up the Bangui Hyaenas. A crisp performance by the cast showcasing maturity. Story manages to excellently build up the suspense until it all blows over. Satisfactory use of special effects. It's the birdbox's concept but with a twist, For this reason it may lack originality but the same was taken care of the final freedom of youngsters. When all technicalities are set aside what's most thought provoking is the mental trauma of a survivor and how the unlucky gets swallowed so the dinner table showdown is a hard critique to all negligences of children's care taking.

Western parallels abound, but this African tale spins around, up and down, starting off as a thrill, then it goes through a mill, becomes a kind of homecoming, next a need to start running, as the locals start spinning, and the demons start swinging, there's a price to paid, to those who've been betrayed.

Several films for the price of one, encased in a multitude of genres, with some spectacularly good effects, exceptional performances, both mysterious and puzzling, brutal and violent, with plenty of opportunity to wonder what on earth is going on, and why. If you're not familiar with West African cinema, I'm not sure this will bring you any closer to it.