Die Begegnung der Inseln
This film begins with black women dancing and black men expressing their praise: They are praising Austria. For over ten years, the 'alpine republic' has been cooperating with the ten parched Cape Verde Islands in the Atlantic Ocean near the west coast of Africa. In total, seven completely different projects are presented and evaluated critically. In passing, the viewer also learns something about the country and its people: Young people curse the beautiful archipelago, calling it a hole, a prison, hell... They are unable to find work. The individual character of the Austrian projects enable the cinematic discussion of some basic concepts of development politics. This film takes a look, both affectionate and critical, at a distant and exotic country which comes closer to us the longer The Meeting of the Islands lasts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Die Begegnung der Inseln about?
- This film begins with black women dancing and black men expressing their praise: They are praising Austria. For over ten years, the 'alpine republic' has been cooperating with the ten parched Cape Verde Islands in the Atlantic Ocean near the west coast of Africa. In total, seven completely different projects are presented and evaluated critically. In passing, the viewer also learns something about the country and its people: Young people curse the beautiful archipelago, calling it a hole, a prison, hell... They are unable to find work. The individual character of the Austrian projects enable the cinematic discussion of some basic concepts of development politics. This film takes a look, both affectionate and critical, at a distant and exotic country which comes closer to us the longer The Meeting of the Islands lasts.
- Who directed Die Begegnung der Inseln?
- Die Begegnung der Inseln was directed by Uwe Bolius.
- How long is Die Begegnung der Inseln?
- Die Begegnung der Inseln has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Die Begegnung der Inseln?
- Die Begegnung der Inseln is a Documentary film.
- Where was Die Begegnung der Inseln produced?
- Die Begegnung der Inseln was produced in Austria, Portugal.