Bwana movie poster

Bwana

September 27, 1996 1h 30m 5.6/10 (21 votes)

Originally released in 1996. Bwana is a comedy/drama film. directed by Imanol Uribe.

Starring Andrés Pajares, María Barranco, and Emilio Buale

Synopsis

Antonio, a taxi driver, his wife, and two chidren arrive one fine afternoon at a solitary beach, looking for sea-shells. However, they will find more than expected: namely, Ombasi and Yambo, two illegal African immigrants, apparently thrown back to the ocean from where they came, in search of a better life in Spain. The sun sets, and the evening, night and morning which follow see other bizarre characters entering the scene, before the Africans' and the other characters' fates are finally decided.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 27, 1996 29 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
User Rating 5.6/10 Mixed (21 votes)
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country Spain Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ES

Production Companies

  • Aurum Producciones
  • Origen Producciones Cinematograficas
  • Cartel

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bwana about?

Antonio, a taxi driver, his wife, and two chidren arrive one fine afternoon at a solitary beach, looking for sea-shells. However, they will find more than expected: namely, Ombasi and Yambo, two il...

Who directed Bwana?

Bwana was directed by Imanol Uribe.

How long is Bwana?

Bwana has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was Bwana released?

Bwana was released on September 27, 1996 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Bwana?

The main cast of Bwana includes Andrés Pajares, María Barranco, Emilio Buale, Alejandro Martínez, Andrea Granero.