African Mirror (2019)

René Gardi's Africa

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Comprised entirely of archive material, drawing on a rich seam of documents to reveal how Swiss filmmaker and travel writer René Gardi left his mark on how a whole generation viewed Africa from the 1950s onwards. The film doesn’t just highlight Gardi’s colonialist way of thinking, but also functions as a reflection on the projections of Africa of today.

Director: Mischa Hedinger
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
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Screenplay

Music: Rutger Zuydervelt
Editing: Mischa Hedinger, Philipp Diettrich
Production: ton und bild GmbH
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch, Français
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is African Mirror about?
Comprised entirely of archive material, drawing on a rich seam of documents to reveal how Swiss filmmaker and travel writer René Gardi left his mark on how a whole generation viewed Africa from the 1950s onwards. The film doesn’t just highlight Gardi’s colonialist way of thinking, but also functions as a reflection on the projections of Africa of today.
Who directed African Mirror?
African Mirror was directed by Mischa Hedinger.
How long is African Mirror?
African Mirror has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is African Mirror?
African Mirror is a Documentary film.
Where was African Mirror produced?
African Mirror was produced in Switzerland.