How to Film in Africa! (2024)

This film essay about cinematographic methods of conquering the African continent uses excerpts from letters exchanged between Zlín and Nairobi between the head of the film group Jaroslav Novotný and the travel and filmmaking duo Miroslav Zikmund and Jiří Hanzelka. The subtle manipulation of the footage from their film Africa I. – From Morocco to Kilimanjaro (1952) highlights the subversive potential of the gaze fixed directly on the camera.

Director: Jan Rousek
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 7 min
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Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
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What is How to Film in Africa! about?
This film essay about cinematographic methods of conquering the African continent uses excerpts from letters exchanged between Zlín and Nairobi between the head of the film group Jaroslav Novotný and the travel and filmmaking duo Miroslav Zikmund and Jiří Hanzelka. The subtle manipulation of the footage from their film Africa I. – From Morocco to Kilimanjaro (1952) highlights the subversive potential of the gaze fixed directly on the camera.
Who directed How to Film in Africa!?
How to Film in Africa! was directed by Jan Rousek.
How long is How to Film in Africa!?
How to Film in Africa! has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
What genre is How to Film in Africa!?
How to Film in Africa! is a Documentary film.
Where was How to Film in Africa! produced?
How to Film in Africa! was produced in Czech Republic.