Cinema as Foreign Exchange
Originally released in 1984. Cinema as Foreign Exchange is a documentary/history film. directed by Simon Hartog. At just 61 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Karen Archer, Stephen Chigorimbo, and Wilson Katiyo
Synopsis
This documentary shows how cinema has been used very differently in three neighbouring African countries with different colonial heritages: Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Madagascar. Mozambique used cinema newsreels as a crucial propaganda tool after the Portugese colonisers left. Madagascar boycotted US movies, so its screens were dominated by French, Indian and Hong Kong films instead. But a few films managed to get made. The situation in Zimbabwe was the worst, except that alone of the three countries it possessed an efficient film laboratory.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Channel 4 Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cinema as Foreign Exchange about?
This documentary shows how cinema has been used very differently in three neighbouring African countries with different colonial heritages: Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Madagascar. Mozambique used cine...
Who directed Cinema as Foreign Exchange?
Cinema as Foreign Exchange was directed by Simon Hartog.
How long is Cinema as Foreign Exchange?
Cinema as Foreign Exchange has a runtime of 1 hours and 1 minutes (61 minutes total).
When was Cinema as Foreign Exchange released?
Cinema as Foreign Exchange was released on June 6, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cinema as Foreign Exchange?
The main cast of Cinema as Foreign Exchange includes Karen Archer, Stephen Chigorimbo, Wilson Katiyo, Claude Marezda, Jean-Claude Rahaga.