The Colonial Misunderstanding (2004)
In The Colonial Misunderstanding Jean-Marie Teno sheds light on the complex and problematic relationship between colonization and European missionaries on the African continent. The film looks at Christian evangelism as the forerunner of European colonialism in Africa, indeed, as the ideological model for the relationship between North and South even today.
Director: Jean-Marie Téno
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: November 18, 2004
Screenplay
Cinematography: Dieter Stürmer, Jean-Marie Téno
Editing: Christiane Badgley
Production: Les Films du Raphia, Bärbel Mauch Film, Commission Européenne
Country: Germany, Cameroon, France
Language: Deutsch, English, Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Colonial Misunderstanding about?
- In The Colonial Misunderstanding Jean-Marie Teno sheds light on the complex and problematic relationship between colonization and European missionaries on the African continent. The film looks at Christian evangelism as the forerunner of European colonialism in Africa, indeed, as the ideological model for the relationship between North and South even today.
- Who directed The Colonial Misunderstanding?
- The Colonial Misunderstanding was directed by Jean-Marie Téno.
- How long is The Colonial Misunderstanding?
- The Colonial Misunderstanding has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is The Colonial Misunderstanding?
- The Colonial Misunderstanding is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Colonial Misunderstanding produced?
- The Colonial Misunderstanding was produced in Germany, Cameroon, France.