Nowhere In Africa Details

They also had a farm in Africa

One cannot escape the basic concept similarities between this film and the Redford/Streep classic OUT OF AFRICA. However, this beautifully shot Best Foreign Film Oscar winner shows the tribulations of an exiled German Jewish family treated (quite well) as aliens by the British authorities in Kenya during the World War II. It is a tad long and slowly paced but very well acted with leading characters not always portrayed too kindly.

I picked this film to rent without realising that it was with sub-titles, which was lucky for me as, had I known before-hand then I probably wouldn't have rented it. I say lucky for me as this turned out to be a real gem of a film. Set during the Second World War, it tells the story of a jewish family fleeing Germany to escape the Nazis and the lives of the family in their new home of Africa.

Terrific performances by all of the cast were complemented by some fabulously luxurious camerawork with stunning scenery. The characters all gave very powerful and emotional performances and were easily warmed to.

The film itself was reminiscent of 'The Flame Trees of Thika', with a similar theme of the family making a life in Africa.I strongly recommend the film, and definitely underline that it's worth persovering with the sub-titles. After a while you don't even notice them.