This first episode of the Rastus series was advanced to the point of having actual black actors portray Africans. Rastus, the ultimate lazy black guy, is surreally whisked by boat to Africa and has to make a big decision or be dinner for the hungry Zulus.
Also 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. -
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…
Film details
- Country of production
- USA
- Year
- 1910
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2010
- Length
- 8'
- Medium/Format
- Mini DV NTSC
