Cinema as Foreign Exchange (1984)
This documentary shows how cinema has been used very differently in three neighbouring African countries with different colonial heritages: Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Madagascar. Mozambique used cinema newsreels as a crucial propaganda tool after the Portugese colonisers left. Madagascar boycotted US movies, so its screens were dominated by French, Indian and Hong Kong films instead. But a few films managed to get made. The situation in Zimbabwe was the worst, except that alone of the three countries it possessed an efficient film laboratory.
Director: Simon Hartog
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: June 6, 1984
Cast
Production: Channel 4 Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Français, Português
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cinema as Foreign Exchange about?
- This documentary shows how cinema has been used very differently in three neighbouring African countries with different colonial heritages: Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Madagascar. Mozambique used cinema newsreels as a crucial propaganda tool after the Portugese colonisers left. Madagascar boycotted US movies, so its screens were dominated by French, Indian and Hong Kong films instead. But a few films managed to get made. The situation in Zimbabwe was the worst, except that alone of the three countries it possessed an efficient film laboratory.
- Who directed Cinema as Foreign Exchange?
- Cinema as Foreign Exchange was directed by Simon Hartog.
- Who stars in Cinema as Foreign Exchange?
- Cinema as Foreign Exchange stars Karen Archer, Stephen Chigorimbo, Wilson Katiyo, Claude Marezda, Jean-Claude Rahaga, Jeannot Rarojo.
- How long is Cinema as Foreign Exchange?
- Cinema as Foreign Exchange has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is Cinema as Foreign Exchange?
- Cinema as Foreign Exchange is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Cinema as Foreign Exchange produced?
- Cinema as Foreign Exchange was produced in United Kingdom.