African Mirror
"René Gardi's Africa"
Originally released in 2019. African Mirror is a documentary film. directed by Mischa Hedinger. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 8, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Switzerland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- ton und bild GmbH
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 th...
Who directed African Mirror?
African Mirror was directed by Mischa Hedinger.
How long is African Mirror?
African Mirror has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was African Mirror released?
African Mirror was released on February 8, 2019 in theaters.