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Back To Africa

Back To Africa

Apr 01, 2008 · 1h 37m

Director

Othmar Schmiderer

Overview

An Austrian director followed five successful African music and dance artists with his camera and followed their lives for a year. The artists, from villages in Ghana, Gambia and Congo, were the subjects of Africa! Africa! touring across Europe, but they have unbreakable roots to their homeland and their families. Schmiderer lovingly portrays his heroes, who tell their stories about themselves, their art and what it means to them to be African with captivating honesty. The interviews are interwoven with dance scenes and colourful vignettes set to authentic music.

About Back To Africa

What is Back To Africa about?

An Austrian director followed five successful African music and dance artists with his camera and followed their lives for a year. The artists, from villages in Ghana, Gambia and Congo, were the subjects of Africa! Africa! touring across Europe, but they have unbreakable roots to their homeland and their families. Schmiderer lovingly portrays his heroes, who tell their stories about themselves…

When was Back To Africa released?

Back To Africa was released on April 1, 2008.

How long is Back To Africa?

Back To Africa runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who directed Back To Africa?

Back To Africa was directed by Othmar Schmiderer.

Who is in the cast of Back To Africa?

The cast of Back To Africa includes Ebraima Tata Dindin (sich selbst), Georges Momboye (sich selbst), Makaya Dimbelolo (sich selbst), Mingue Diagne Sonko (sich selbst) and Dickson Oppong (sich selbst).

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