Bwana (1996)

Bwana (1996) poster

Antonio, a taxi driver, his wife, and two chidren arrive one fine afternoon at a solitary beach, looking for sea-shells. However, they will find more than expected: namely, Ombasi and Yambo, two illegal African immigrants, apparently thrown back to the ocean from where they came, in search of a better life in Spain. The sun sets, and the evening, night and morning which follow see other bizarre characters entering the scene, before the Africans' and the other characters' fates are finally decided.

Director: Imanol Uribe
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: José Nieto
Cinematography: Javier Aguirresarobe
Editing: Teresa Font
Production: Aurum Producciones, Origen Producciones Cinematograficas, Cartel
Country: Spain
Language: English, Deutsch, Español
Original Language: es

Themes

Social Commentary and Reflection

Keywords

racism, summer holidays, inmigration

Trailer

Bwana Trailer
More Films by Director: Imanol Uribe
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bwana about?
Antonio, a taxi driver, his wife, and two chidren arrive one fine afternoon at a solitary beach, looking for sea-shells. However, they will find more than expected: namely, Ombasi and Yambo, two illegal African immigrants, apparently thrown back to the ocean from where they came, in search of a better life in Spain. The sun sets, and the evening, night and morning which follow see other bizarre characters entering the scene, before the Africans' and the other characters' fates are finally decided.
Who directed Bwana?
Bwana was directed by Imanol Uribe.
Who stars in Bwana?
Bwana stars Andrés Pajares, María Barranco, Emilio Buale, Alejandro Martínez, Andrea Granero, Miguel del Arco.
How long is Bwana?
Bwana has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Bwana?
Bwana is a Comedy, Drama film.
Where was Bwana produced?
Bwana was produced in Spain.
What are the themes of Bwana?
The themes of Bwana include: Social Commentary and Reflection.