Cinema as Foreign Exchange
Jun 06, 1984 · 1h 1m
Director
Simon HartogOverview
This documentary shows how cinema has been used very differently in three neighbouring African countries with different colonial heritages: Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Madagascar. Mozambique used cinema newsreels as a crucial propaganda tool after the Portugese colonisers left. Madagascar boycotted US movies, so its screens were dominated by French, Indian and Hong Kong films instead. But a few films managed to get made. The situation in Zimbabwe was the worst, except that alone of the three countries it possessed an efficient film laboratory.
Cast of Cinema as Foreign Exchange
Crew of Cinema as Foreign Exchange
About Cinema as Foreign Exchange
What is Cinema as Foreign Exchange about?
This documentary shows how cinema has been used very differently in three neighbouring African countries with different colonial heritages: Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Madagascar. Mozambique used cinema newsreels as a crucial propaganda tool after the Portugese colonisers left. Madagascar boycotted US movies, so its screens were dominated by French, Indian and Hong Kong films instead. But a few…
When was Cinema as Foreign Exchange released?
Cinema as Foreign Exchange was released on June 6, 1984.
How long is Cinema as Foreign Exchange?
Cinema as Foreign Exchange runs 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).
Who directed Cinema as Foreign Exchange?
Cinema as Foreign Exchange was directed by Simon Hartog.
Who is in the cast of Cinema as Foreign Exchange?
The cast of Cinema as Foreign Exchange includes Karen Archer (Narrator), Stephen Chigorimbo, Wilson Katiyo, Claude Marezda and Jean-Claude Rahaga.