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Man of Africa

1953·Movie
1h 13min
66
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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Wholesome6
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Filmed in Uganda, Man of Africa was assembled by legendary documentary producer John Grierson. The film depicts the mass migration of the Bakija and Batwa tribes to a new territory after the natural resources of their native soil has been depleted. The pro-ecological message is always present, but never so much as to degenerate into fatuous speechmaking. As a means to introduce the semblance of a plot, writer/director Cyril Frankel concentrates on the trials and tribulations of clerk-cum-farmer Jonathan (Frederick Bijurenda) and his native sweetheart Violet (Violet Mukabuerza). Print quality in Man of Africa varies from adequate to murky.
Uganda1950sAfrican Tribal LifeEcological MessageMigrationPro-EnvironmentalFarmingSocietal IssuesNatural Resource Depletion

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Is Man of Africa worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Man of Africa?

1 h 13 min

Man of Africa runs 1 h 13 min.

What language is Man of Africa in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Man of Africa?

3CHDERS

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