This documentary was shot in Rwanda and provides a view of life inside the Watusi king’s palace. The king appears before his court on an auspicious day when he will host a celebration for all of his people in the kingdom, featuring numerous dancers and musicians.
Also in this combined programme
-
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. -
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…
Film details
- Country of production
- Rwanda
- Year
- 1920
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2010
- Length
- 7'
- Medium/Format
- 35mm
