Africa Light / Gray Zone
"Africa is full of nature’s colors. A colorful experience! The social, political and economical problems of the continent, however, are unsaturated. Neither black nor white, but endless gray."
Originally released in 2010. Africa Light / Gray Zone is a documentary/adventure film. directed by Tino Schwanemann. At just 13 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
"Africa Light" - as white local citizens call Namibia. The name suggests romance, the beauty of nature and promises a life without any problems in a country where the difference between rich and poor could hardly be greater. Namibia does not give that impression of it. If you look at its surface it seems like Africa in its most innocent and civilized form. It is a country that is so inviting to dream by its spectacular landscape, stunning scenery and fascinating wildlife. It has a very strong tourism structure and the government gets a lot of money with its magical attraction. But despite its grandiose splendor it is an endless gray zone as well. It oscillates between tradition and modernity, between the cattle in the country and the slums in the city. It shuttles from colonial times, land property reform to minimum wage for everyone. It fluctuates between socialism and cold calculated market economy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 30, 2010
16 years ago
Runtime
0h 13m
13 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Budget
$50K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $50,000
Production Companies
- Einscommanull
- Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
- Hochschule für Film und Fernsehen 'Konrad Wolf'
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Africa Light / Gray Zone about?
"Africa Light" - as white local citizens call Namibia. The name suggests romance, the beauty of nature and promises a life without any problems in a country where the difference between rich and po...
Who directed Africa Light / Gray Zone?
Africa Light / Gray Zone was directed by Tino Schwanemann.
How long is Africa Light / Gray Zone?
Africa Light / Gray Zone has a runtime of 0 hours and 13 minutes (13 minutes total).
When was Africa Light / Gray Zone released?
Africa Light / Gray Zone was released on January 30, 2010 in theaters.