Man of Africa (1953)
Filmed in Uganda, Man of Africa was assembled by legendary documentary producer John Grierson. The film depicts the mass migration of the Bakija and Batwa tribes to a new territory after the natural resources of their native soil has been depleted. The pro-ecological message is always present, but never so much as to degenerate into fatuous speechmaking. As a means to introduce the semblance of a plot, writer/director Cyril Frankel concentrates on the trials and tribulations of clerk-cum-farmer Jonathan (Frederick Bijurenda) and his native sweetheart Violet (Violet Mukabuerza). Print quality in Man of Africa varies from adequate to murky.
Director: Cyril Frankel
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: January 1, 1953
Cast
- Frederick Bijuerenda - Jonathan
- Gordon Heath - Narrator
- Violet Mukabuerza - Violet
Screenplay
- Montagu Slater
- Cyril Frankel (Story)
Music: Malcolm Arnold
Cinematography: Denny Densham
Editing: Alvin Bailey
Production: Group 3
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Man of Africa about?
- Filmed in Uganda, Man of Africa was assembled by legendary documentary producer John Grierson. The film depicts the mass migration of the Bakija and Batwa tribes to a new territory after the natural resources of their native soil has been depleted. The pro-ecological message is always present, but never so much as to degenerate into fatuous speechmaking. As a means to introduce the semblance of a plot, writer/director Cyril Frankel concentrates on the trials and tribulations of clerk-cum-farmer Jonathan (Frederick Bijurenda) and his native sweetheart Violet (Violet Mukabuerza). Print quality in Man of Africa varies from adequate to murky.
- Who directed Man of Africa?
- Man of Africa was directed by Cyril Frankel.
- Who stars in Man of Africa?
- Man of Africa stars Frederick Bijuerenda, Gordon Heath, Violet Mukabuerza.
- How long is Man of Africa?
- Man of Africa has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is Man of Africa?
- Man of Africa is a Drama film.
- Where was Man of Africa produced?
- Man of Africa was produced in United Kingdom.