Afrika (1973)
A violent examination of male homosexuality in a time when it was considered taboo, where Ivano Staccioli and his lover engage in a self-destructive relationship against the background of Africa.
Director: Alberto Cavallone
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: December 15, 1973
Cast
- Ivano Staccioli - Prof. Philip Stone
- Andrea Traglia - Frank
- Maria Pia Luzi - Jeanne
- Kara Donati - Shirley
- Debebe Eshetu - Inspector
- Zawdit Asta
- Peter Belphet - Friend of Philip
- Gianni Basso
- Marise Hugo
Screenplay
Music: Franco Potenza
Cinematography: Maurizio Centini
Editing: Anita Cacciolati
Production: Castle
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
rape, africa, male homosexuality, extramarital affair, colonialism, lgbt, gay theme
More Films by Director: Alberto Cavallone
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Afrika about?
- A violent examination of male homosexuality in a time when it was considered taboo, where Ivano Staccioli and his lover engage in a self-destructive relationship against the background of Africa.
- Who directed Afrika?
- Afrika was directed by Alberto Cavallone.
- Who stars in Afrika?
- Afrika stars Ivano Staccioli, Andrea Traglia, Maria Pia Luzi, Kara Donati, Debebe Eshetu, Zawdit Asta.
- How long is Afrika?
- Afrika has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Afrika?
- Afrika is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Afrika produced?
- Afrika was produced in Italy.