Bwana
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.
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Bwana (1996) - Rodada en Almería
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-07-03
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Imanol Uribe
- Screenplay & Story
- Imanol Uribe, Francisco Pino, Ignacio del Moral, Joan Potau
- Original Score
- José Nieto
- Original Title
- Bwana
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Aurum Producciones, Origen Producciones Cinematograficas, Cartel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Imanol Uribe
Imanol Uribe, Francisco Pino, Ignacio del Moral, Joan Potau
José Nieto
Javier Aguirresarobe
Teresa Font
Antonio Cardenal
Department Leadership Roster
Imanol Uribe
Director
Helena Sanchís
Costume Design
Javier Aguirresarobe
Director of Photography
Teresa Font
Editor
Imanol Uribe
Writer
Francisco Pino
Writer
Ignacio del Moral
Writer
Joan Potau
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bwana
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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 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.
Who directed Bwana?
Bwana was directed by Imanol Uribe.
Who stars in Bwana?
The principal cast of Bwana includes Andrés Pajares, María Barranco, Emilio Buale, Alejandro Martínez, Andrea Granero.
When was Bwana released and how long is it?
Bwana was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Bwana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bwana was composed by José Nieto.