
Afrika
Synopsis
A violent examination of male homosexuality in a time when it was considered taboo, where Ivano Staccioli and his lover engage in a self-destructive relationship against the background of Africa.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Alberto Cavallone
- Screenplay & Story
- Alberto Cavallone
- Original Score
- Franco Potenza
- Original Title
- Afrika
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Castle
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alberto Cavallone
Alberto Cavallone
Franco Potenza
Maurizio Centini
Anita Cacciolati
Aldo Addobbati
Department Leadership Roster
Alberto Cavallone
Director
Franco Potenza
Original Music Composer
Alberto Cavallone
Writer
Anita Cacciolati
Editor
Barbara Vittoria Guidotti
Production Design
Aldo Addobbati
Producer
Maurizio Centini
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Afrika.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Afrika
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Afrika about?
A violent examination of male homosexuality in a time when it was considered taboo, where Ivano Staccioli and his lover engage in a self-destructive relationship against the background of Africa.
Who directed Afrika?
Afrika was directed by Alberto Cavallone.
Who stars in Afrika?
The principal cast of Afrika includes Ivano Staccioli, Andrea Traglia, Maria Pia Luzi, Kara Donati, Debebe Eshetu.
When was Afrika released and how long is it?
Afrika was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Afrika?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Afrika was composed by Franco Potenza.



















