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The African Woman

1990Movie1 h 45 min

Drama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

Summary

A dying woman, who stole her best friend's lover, is convinced that a spell has been cast on her, so she orchestrates her former friend's return from a self-imposed exile in Africa in the hopes of breaking the spell.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

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Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Margarethe von Trotta
Written by
Margarethe von Trotta
Produced by
Giuseppe Auriemma, Augusto Caminito, Eberhard Junkersdorf
Music by
Eleni Karaindrou

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Facts

September 3, 1990 · 1 h 45 min · Drama

Released
September 3, 1990
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
France, Germany, Italy

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The African Woman worth watching?"

Questions about The African Woman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The African Woman worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 6.8).

Is The African Woman good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The African Woman plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The African Woman in English?

GermanItalian

No, it was made in German, with some Italian.