The Death Knell
Jan 01, 1964 · 6m
Director
René VautierOverview
At the beginning of the 1960s, in Salisbury (now Harare), in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), the government of Ian Smith hanged three black revolutionaries who had nevertheless been pardoned by the Queen of England. René Vautier, with ZAPU (Zimbabwe African Party for Unity), denounces this killing. Expelled by the Rhodesian police (informed by the French secret services), the filmmaker shoots a film in Algeria in the form of an indictment against colonial savagery. The film was first banned in France, then authorized in 1965.
Cast of The Death Knell
Crew of The Death Knell
About The Death Knell
What is The Death Knell about?
At the beginning of the 1960s, in Salisbury (now Harare), in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), the government of Ian Smith hanged three black revolutionaries who had nevertheless been pardoned by the Queen of England. René Vautier, with ZAPU (Zimbabwe African Party for Unity), denounces this killing. Expelled by the Rhodesian police (informed by the French secret services), the filmmaker shoots…
When was The Death Knell released?
The Death Knell was released on January 1, 1964.
How long is The Death Knell?
The Death Knell runs 6 minutes.
Who directed The Death Knell?
The Death Knell was directed by René Vautier.
Who is in the cast of The Death Knell?
The cast of The Death Knell includes Djibril Diop Mambéty (Narrator).