Documentary ·History ·Music · Germany · 2019 · 1h 30m

Africa Rising

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Director
Thorsten ErnstJean-Alexander Ntivyhabwa
Cast
Jürgen Zimmerer as Self - Historian Didier Awadi as Self - Musician Amelie Deuflhard as Self - Art Director Felwine Sarr as Self - Economist Nhlanhla Nciza as Self - Musician Gyedu-Blay Ambolley as Self - Musician
Crew
Christian Lache — Director of Photography Mikhele Apitzsch — Editor Jean-Alexander Ntivyhabwa — Writer Thorsten Ernst — Writer Lina Schienke — Producer Wiebke Zippel — Producer
Synopsis

How African artists have spread African culture all over the world, especially music, since the harsh years of decolonization, trying to offer a nicer portrait of this amazing continent, historically known for tragic subjects, such as slavery, famine, war and political chaos.

Mood & Themes
africapolitical activismpop cultureapartheidart theftcolonialismpost colonialismcultural identity2000safrican musicafrican historyafrican art
Key Collaborators
Thorsten Ernst Director Jean-Alexander Ntivyhabwa Director Christian Lache Director of Photography Mikhele Apitzsch Editor Jean-Alexander Ntivyhabwa Writer Thorsten Ernst Writer Lina Schienke Producer Wiebke Zippel Producer Jean-Alexander Ntivyhabwa Producer
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