On the Dark Continent (1993)

On the Dark Continent (1993) poster

In the 1950s, a big stir was made by a book (and its corresponding movie) called The Ugly American. Its subject was the grievous damage done to local cultures by well-meaning but essentially clueless (and frequently arrogant) representatives of the U.S. Since then, the phenomenon of cultural damage cause by arrogant tourists and visitors has been demonstrated to be something everyone is capable of. In this thoughtful, comic drama, the subject is Italians overseas. In this film, Malindi Kenya is the playground of rich Italians.

Director: Marco Risi
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 110 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Manuel De Sica, Riccardo Biseo
Cinematography: Mauro Marchetti
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Marco Risi
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is On the Dark Continent about?
In the 1950s, a big stir was made by a book (and its corresponding movie) called The Ugly American. Its subject was the grievous damage done to local cultures by well-meaning but essentially clueless (and frequently arrogant) representatives of the U.S. Since then, the phenomenon of cultural damage cause by arrogant tourists and visitors has been demonstrated to be something everyone is capable of. In this thoughtful, comic drama, the subject is Italians overseas. In this film, Malindi Kenya is the playground of rich Italians.
Who directed On the Dark Continent?
On the Dark Continent was directed by Marco Risi.
Who stars in On the Dark Continent?
On the Dark Continent stars Diego Abatantuono, Corso Salani, Anna Falchi, Ivo Garrani, Gianfranco Barra, Maurizio Mattioli.
How long is On the Dark Continent?
On the Dark Continent has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is On the Dark Continent?
On the Dark Continent is a Comedy film.
Where was On the Dark Continent produced?
On the Dark Continent was produced in Italy.