Black Week in Nimba
Nov 08, 1966 · 1h
Director
Roland HjelteOverview
The Liberian American Swedish Mining Company (LAMCO) was a mining company that mined iron-ore in northern Liberia at the Nimba massif. About 15,000 Swedes worked for Lamco and the project was cited as a successful example of international cooperation. But in this film the Swedish TV viewers were presented a very different picture. The film broke with the conventional African portrayal and the Swedes in Liberia were portrayed as colonial-era heirs. The film was supplemented with a debate.
Cast of Black Week in Nimba
Crew of Black Week in Nimba
About Black Week in Nimba
What is Black Week in Nimba about?
The Liberian American Swedish Mining Company (LAMCO) was a mining company that mined iron-ore in northern Liberia at the Nimba massif. About 15,000 Swedes worked for Lamco and the project was cited as a successful example of international cooperation. But in this film the Swedish TV viewers were presented a very different picture. The film broke with the conventional African portrayal and the…
When was Black Week in Nimba released?
Black Week in Nimba was released on November 8, 1966.
How long is Black Week in Nimba?
Black Week in Nimba runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
Who directed Black Week in Nimba?
Black Week in Nimba was directed by Roland Hjelte.
Who is in the cast of Black Week in Nimba?
The cast of Black Week in Nimba includes Roland Hjelte, Ingrid Dahlberg, Lars Hjelm and Hans Dahlberg.