Africa Light / Gray Zone (2010)

Africa is full of nature’s colors. A colorful experience! The social, political and economical problems of the continent, however, are unsaturated. Neither black nor white, but endless gray.

"Africa Light" - as white local citizens call Namibia. The name suggests romance, the beauty of nature and promises a life without any problems in a country where the difference between rich and poor could hardly be greater. Namibia does not give that impression of it. If you look at its surface it seems like Africa in its most innocent and civilized form. It is a country that is so inviting to dream by its spectacular landscape, stunning scenery and fascinating wildlife. It has a very strong tourism structure and the government gets a lot of money with its magical attraction. But despite its grandiose splendor it is an endless gray zone as well. It oscillates between tradition and modernity, between the cattle in the country and the slums in the city. It shuttles from colonial times, land property reform to minimum wage for everyone. It fluctuates between socialism and cold calculated market economy.

Director: Tino Schwanemann
Genre: Documentary, Adventure
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Steffen Greisiger, Bernd Wefelmeyer, Ulrich Reuter
Cinematography: Felix Novo de Oliveira, Mathias Prause
Editing: Tino Schwanemann
Production: Einscommanull, Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, Hochschule für Film und Fernsehen 'Konrad Wolf'
Country: Germany
Language: English
Budget: $50,000
Original Language: en

Themes

On the Trail of Safari and Wildlife, Safari and Chasing Wildlife, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Safari Expedition and Wild Beasts, Wildlife: The King of the Jungle

Keywords

human vs nature, attachment to nature, politics, society, africa, identity, independence, arts and culture, ideology, south africa, civil rights, township, the new world, idealism, world peace

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Africa Light / Gray Zone about?
"Africa Light" - as white local citizens call Namibia. The name suggests romance, the beauty of nature and promises a life without any problems in a country where the difference between rich and poor could hardly be greater. Namibia does not give that impression of it. If you look at its surface it seems like Africa in its most innocent and civilized form. It is a country that is so inviting to dream by its spectacular landscape, stunning scenery and fascinating wildlife. It has a very strong tourism structure and the government gets a lot of money with its magical attraction. But despite its grandiose splendor it is an endless gray zone as well. It oscillates between tradition and modernity, between the cattle in the country and the slums in the city. It shuttles from colonial times, land property reform to minimum wage for everyone. It fluctuates between socialism and cold calculated market economy.
Who directed Africa Light / Gray Zone?
Africa Light / Gray Zone was directed by Tino Schwanemann.
How long is Africa Light / Gray Zone?
Africa Light / Gray Zone has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is Africa Light / Gray Zone?
Africa Light / Gray Zone is a Documentary, Adventure film.
What is the budget of Africa Light / Gray Zone?
Africa Light / Gray Zone had a budget of $50,000.
Where was Africa Light / Gray Zone produced?
Africa Light / Gray Zone was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of Africa Light / Gray Zone?
The themes of Africa Light / Gray Zone include: On the Trail of Safari and Wildlife, Safari and Chasing Wildlife, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Safari Expedition and Wild Beasts, Wildlife: The King of the Jungle.