Where Is Africa: Concert 2 – The Racist’s Zulu Cycle
Combined programme
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IFFR 2010
Today’s presentation of silent movies is accompanied by performances by Percussion Discussion Afrika.
In this combined programme
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The Zulu’s Heart
D.W. Griffith did not shoot this film in Africa, but used black-face actors to express his image of distinctive Zulu behaviour. -
Rastus in Zululand
Rastus, the ultimate lazy black, is surreally whisked by boat to Africa and has to make a big decision or be dinner for hungry Zulus. -
Chez les Watuzzis
Shot in Rwanda, this documentary provides a view of life inside the Watusi king’s palace, when the king hosts a celebration for all of his… -
Les malles
A team of friends recover heavy metal drums used to transport tar which, when cut and assembled, will become impressive trunks. -
De Voortrekkers
This 1916 epic film tells the story of the Boers’ Great Trek, reconstructing the 1838 Battle of Blood River, where a few hundred Afrikaners defeated…