Where Is Africa: Concert 2 – The Racist’s Zulu Cycle
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.
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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.
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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 pe
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Les malles
A team of friends recover heavy metal drums used to transport tar which, when cut and assembled, will become impressive trunks.
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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 defeate
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