Our Africa
"Welcome to socialist Africa - a continent which only exists on celluloid!"
Originally released in 2018. Our Africa is a documentary film. directed by Alexander Markov. At just 45 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring José Eduardo dos Santos, Mikhail Gorbachev, and Sam Nujoma
Synopsis
1960. The USSR starts humanitarian aid programs based on Marxist ideology in several newly independent African countries. For more than 35 years the Soviets expand their influence in Africa. Soviet filmmakers are sent along to document the glorious advance of socialism on the entire continent. After the fall of the Soviet empire Russia lost political interest in Africa, but thousands of kilometers of footage shot on African soil remain. With the help of filmmakers from back then, OUR AFRICA will recreate the time of the “Great Utopia” and expose the mechanisms behind the creation of propaganda films.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Studio Lendoc
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Our Africa about?
1960. The USSR starts humanitarian aid programs based on Marxist ideology in several newly independent African countries. For more than 35 years the Soviets expand their influence in Africa. Soviet...
Who directed Our Africa?
Our Africa was directed by Alexander Markov.
How long is Our Africa?
Our Africa has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).
When was Our Africa released?
Our Africa was released on April 17, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Our Africa?
The main cast of Our Africa includes José Eduardo dos Santos, Mikhail Gorbachev, Sam Nujoma.