Set in the 1970s, Un dessert pour Constance follows Senegalese émigré street cleaners Bokolo and Mamadou who, after stumbling upon a 19th-century cookbook, decide to enter a cooking competition. The two cleaners-turned-chefs proceed to expose the pretentious pomp of French cuisine – as well as the industry’s racism and classicism.

This film is a great example of 'lighter' or more joyful programming in which the politics are still present, but as the film was packaged for a French TV audience, the result ends up being an easy going but moving story. Annouchka, the daughter of Sarah Maldoror also has committed her life to the protection of her mothers work.

Black History Month Norway works to document and highlight African and Afrodiasporic art and cultural heritage in Norway.

In 2025, BHMN explores the impactful ways we keep the rich stories of Africa and the diaspora alive – through art, education and in everyday life. We reflect on timeless and contemporary traditions as we celebrate the history and cultural heritage of Africa and the diaspora in Norway and around the world.

The screening is supported by the Municipality of Oslo and the Directorate of Culture, and carried out in collaboration with Kunstnernes Hus Cinema.