Nowhere in Africa (2001)
One family's tale of a homeland lost... and a homeland found.
A Jewish woman named Jettel Redlich flees Nazi Germany with her daughter Regina, to join her husband, Walter, on a farm in Kenya. At first, Jettel refuses to adjust to her new circumstances, bringing with her a set of china dishes and an evening gown. While Regina adapts readily to this new world, forming a strong bond with her father's cook, an African named Owuor.
Director: Caroline Link
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: December 11, 2001
Cast
- Juliane Köhler - Jettel Redlich
- Merab Ninidze - Walter Redlich
- Sidede Onyulo - Owuor
- Matthias Habich - Süßkind
- Lea Kurka - Regina (younger)
- Karoline Eckertz - Regina (older)
- Gerd Heinz - Max
- Hildegard Schmahl - Ina
- Maritta Horwarth - Liesel
- Regine Zimmermann - Käthe
Screenplay
- Susanne Liebetrau (Screenplay)
- Caroline Link (Screenplay)
- Stefanie Zweig (Novel)
Music: Niki Reiser
Cinematography: Gernot Roll
Editing: Patricia Rommel
Production: Media Cooperation One, MTM Cineteve, Bavaria Film, Constantin Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, Kiswahili, English
Original Language: de
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
farm, marriage crisis, loss of loved one, emigration, world war ii, national socialism, only child, kenya, capture, woman director, emigrant
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nowhere in Africa about?
- A Jewish woman named Jettel Redlich flees Nazi Germany with her daughter Regina, to join her husband, Walter, on a farm in Kenya. At first, Jettel refuses to adjust to her new circumstances, bringing with her a set of china dishes and an evening gown. While Regina adapts readily to this new world, forming a strong bond with her father's cook, an African named Owuor.
- Who directed Nowhere in Africa?
- Nowhere in Africa was directed by Caroline Link.
- Who stars in Nowhere in Africa?
- Nowhere in Africa stars Juliane Köhler, Merab Ninidze, Sidede Onyulo, Matthias Habich, Lea Kurka, Karoline Eckertz.
- How long is Nowhere in Africa?
- Nowhere in Africa has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- What genre is Nowhere in Africa?
- Nowhere in Africa is a Drama film.
- Where was Nowhere in Africa produced?
- Nowhere in Africa was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Nowhere in Africa?
- The themes of Nowhere in Africa include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.