Africa (2002)
The fourteenth Cimrman play takes us to the heart of a continent almost untouched by civilization. Czech travelers encounter a strange tribe of cannibals and almost end up on their menu. The members of this tribe are unusual in two ways: their appearance and their extraordinary docility. These characteristics enabled Cimrman to solve linguistic and staging problems with an elegance that other world playwrights can only envy. If, say, G. B. Shaw had tackled such a theme, the audience would have spent 5 to 7 hours in the auditorium. Cimrman managed to do it in just one hour (not counting the introductory scientific seminar). For the first time in the history of the Jára Cimrman Theater, a live animal appears on stage.
Director: Ladislav Smoljak
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: October 5, 2002
Cast
- Zdeněk Svěrák - Dr. Emil Žába
- Petr Brukner - Cyril Metoděj
- Jaroslav Weigel - Baron Ludwig von Úvaly u Prahy
- Genadij Rumlena - Bohuslav Puchmajer
- Jan Kašpar - Náčelník Líná Huba
- Marek Šimon - Uku
- Robert Bárta - Lele
Screenplay
Production: Česká televize, Originální Videojournal
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Keywords
stage play
More Films by Director: Ladislav Smoljak
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Africa about?
- The fourteenth Cimrman play takes us to the heart of a continent almost untouched by civilization. Czech travelers encounter a strange tribe of cannibals and almost end up on their menu. The members of this tribe are unusual in two ways: their appearance and their extraordinary docility. These characteristics enabled Cimrman to solve linguistic and staging problems with an elegance that other world playwrights can only envy. If, say, G. B. Shaw had tackled such a theme, the audience would have spent 5 to 7 hours in the auditorium. Cimrman managed to do it in just one hour (not counting the introductory scientific seminar). For the first time in the history of the Jára Cimrman Theater, a live animal appears on stage.
- Who directed Africa?
- Africa was directed by Ladislav Smoljak.
- Who stars in Africa?
- Africa stars Zdeněk Svěrák, Petr Brukner, Jaroslav Weigel, Genadij Rumlena, Jan Kašpar, Marek Šimon.
- How long is Africa?
- Africa has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Africa?
- Africa is a Comedy film.
- Where was Africa produced?
- Africa was produced in Czech Republic.