Taxi Warren

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Following obtaining a school loan, Jimmy invests in Abidjan’s municipal transport (Warren) to aspire to a better life, without worrying about the risks associated with this activity.

Directed by

ASSI GILBERT PHILIPPE OHOUOT
Submitted by

Assi O.

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Côte d’Ivoire
February 2, 1979
Age 47
Male

Country of Origin

Côte d’Ivoire
Submission Date

December 29, 2025
Tracking Number

TXFF3842
Logs

Klaus Meier updated Judging Status from Undecided to Selected
Aug 30

Klaus Meier added flag Green
Feb 11
Runtime

02:16:00
Category
Long fiction
Regular Deadline
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Director Biography - ASSI GILBERT PHILIPPE OHOUOT

FILMOGRAPHIE
2025 // AMLAN
2025 // LA COACH
2024// LA CI CONSTRUIT SA CAN
2023 // TAXI WARREN
2020 // LE SYNDICAT DE NOUKA
2019 // LE PROJET
2017 // NOTE D’ESPOIR

O.Assi by his full name OHOUOT ASSI GILBERT PHILIPPE is an Ivorian producer and director with a professional Master’s degree in Performing Arts, Audiovisual Production and Cinema option, obtained at the UFR Information, Communication and Arts from Félix Houphouet-Boigny University of Cocody in Abidjan, He is also the Managing Director of INCRUST since 2013, he is married and father of 02 children O.Assi has his assets 02 Documentaries: School and the digital revolution (produced in 2016) Note d’Espoir (produced in 2017) / 02 TV series: The Project (produced in 2019 in Co-production with RTI); Le Syndicat de Nouka (produced in Co-production with RTI in 2020) And several other successful TV content such as The School of Poets, Miss Tips, Warren the short series and Habitat à la Une, TAXI Warren in 2023

Director Statement

A popular means of transport in Abidjan, the Ivorian economic capital, Warren taxis are municipal and collective taxis at a fixed price that serve a regular line. It is therefore no secret that success in the urban transport sector is possible but it is sometimes complicated. Profitability exists, the risk is not to be neglected. Many people have ventured into it but have not had the desired return on investment. Indeed, for many, the transport adventure quickly turned into a nightmare. Between breakdowns, accidents, unions and other hassles, the entrepreneur no longer finds himself. He even struggles to recover even the capital he has invested; such is the case of Jimmy, a young Ivorian who is a palpable example. For Jimmy, the transport sector is a way to multiply his income and provide the best for his family. He therefore does not hesitate to buy a Warren taxi at the end of a school loan granted by the bank. He expects to earn a little more money right away, but unfortunately, like many people who get involved too early without prior investigations and market studies to measure the risks and contours of such a business, his dream turns into a nightmare. "Taxi Warren" is a poignant drama that explores the consequences of financial choices on the lives of individuals and those around them. The film will offer an authentic immersion in the city of Abidjan and will be carried by a cast of talented local actors. The dark, realistic tone of the film will be enhanced by a soundtrack of African music. “Taxi Warren” therefore comes both in a humorous and dramatic tone to highlight the urgency and the need to organize a growing business sector that attracts a lot of foxes; because in the midst of all this, our populations need to move to work, go to school, to the hospital and to live.

Credits

ASSI GILBERT PHILIPPE OHOUOT
Director
ASSI GILEBRT PHILIPPE OHOUOT
Writer
MARINA YILE BLON
Writer
ASSI GILBERT OHOUOTAX
Producer
AXEL TRESOR GBALLOU
Key Cast
"Jimmy"
YAPO VIATEUR ABOU
Key Cast
"Petit Moussa"
BEN BRAHIMA KONE
Key Cast
"ZAO"
GUY OLIVIER BAILLY GUIGRAHI
Key Cast
"Dragon"

Specifications

Project Title (Original Language):
TAXI WARREN
Project Type:
Feature
Runtime:
2 hours 16 minutes
Completion Date:
March 31, 2023
Production Budget:
80,000 USD
Country of Origin:
Côte d’Ivoire
Country of Filming:
Côte d’Ivoire
Language:
French
Shooting Format:
Digital Ursa 12K
Film Color:
Color
First-time Filmmaker:
No
Student Project:
No
Digital Cinema Package:
Unavailable