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The Black Star

July 2, 1965 0h 36m

Originally released in 1965. The Black Star is a documentary film. directed by Joachim Hellwig. At just 36 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Helmut Müller-Lankow and Klaus Piontek

Synopsis

A cinema-verité documentary of Ghana’s five years of independence under President Kwame Nkruma. Striking color images of Africans in modern-day jobs, such as airline pilot and construction worker, predominate, with little voice-over.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 2, 1965 60 years ago
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Runtime 0h 36m 36 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Black Star about?

A cinema-verité documentary of Ghana’s five years of independence under President Kwame Nkruma. Striking color images of Africans in modern-day jobs, such as airline pilot and construction worke...

Who directed The Black Star?

The Black Star was directed by Joachim Hellwig.

How long is The Black Star?

The Black Star has a runtime of 0 hours and 36 minutes (36 minutes total).

When was The Black Star released?

The Black Star was released on July 2, 1965 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Black Star?

The main cast of The Black Star includes Helmut Müller-Lankow, Klaus Piontek.