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Black Sun

April 5, 1971 1h 37m

Originally released in 1971. Black Sun is a drama film. directed by Aleksei Speshnyov.

Starring Ambroise Mbia, Mykola Hrynko, and Gemma Firsova

Synopsis

The life and death of Robert Moussombe, the leader of an unnamed African state. Moussombe is a fictionalized portrait of assassinated Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba, and the film's events are a pastiche of the Congo Crisis in 1960s.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 5, 1971 54 years ago
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Runtime 1h 37m 97 minutes total
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Soviet Union Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • Belarusfilm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Sun about?

The life and death of Robert Moussombe, the leader of an unnamed African state. Moussombe is a fictionalized portrait of assassinated Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba, and the film's events are a p...

Who directed Black Sun?

Black Sun was directed by Aleksei Speshnyov.

How long is Black Sun?

Black Sun has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

When was Black Sun released?

Black Sun was released on April 5, 1971 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Black Sun?

The main cast of Black Sun includes Ambroise Mbia, Mykola Hrynko, Gemma Firsova, Bob Chuprov-Tsymba, Mbissine Thérèse Diop.