Nowhere in Africa
Nirgendwo in Afrika
“One family's tale of a homeland lost... and a homeland found.”
Synopsis
A Jewish woman named Jettel Redlich flees Nazi Germany with her daughter Regina, to join her husband, Walter, on a farm in Kenya. At first, Jettel refuses to adjust to her new circumstances, bringing with her a set of china dishes and an evening gown. While Regina adapts readily to this new world, forming a strong bond with her father's cook, an African named Owuor.
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Nowhere In Africa (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-13
Top Cast
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Juliane Köhler
Jettel Redlich
Merab Ninidze
Walter Redlich
Sidede Onyulo
Owuor
Matthias Habich
Süßkind
Lea Kurka
Regina (younger)
Karoline Eckertz
Regina (older)
Gerd Heinz
Max
Hildegard Schmahl
Ina
Maritta Horwarth
Liesel
Regine Zimmermann
Käthe
Marian Lösch
Johannes
Gabrielle Odinis
Klara
Bettina Redlich
Mrs. Sadler
Julia Leidl
Inge
Mechthild Großmann
Elsa Konrad
Bela Klentze
Boy with Sledge
Peter Lenaeku
Jogona (younger)
Silas Kerati
Jogona (older)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 7, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 3, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Caroline Link
- Screenplay & Story
- Susanne Liebetrau, Caroline Link
- Original Score
- Niki Reiser
- Original Title
- Nirgendwo in Afrika
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Swahili
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Media Cooperation One, MTM Cineteve, Bavaria Film, Constantin Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Caroline Link
Susanne Liebetrau, Caroline Link, Stefanie Zweig
Niki Reiser
Gernot Roll
Patricia Rommel
Peter Herrmann, Michael Weber, Bernd Eichinger, Andreas Bareiss, Sven Ebeling
Department Leadership Roster
Susanne Liebetrau
Screenplay
Uwe Szielasko
Production Design
Barbara Grupp
Costume Design
Peter Herrmann
Producer
Michael Weber
Producer
Bernd Eichinger
Producer
Patricia Rommel
Editor
Niki Reiser
Original Music Composer
Sven Ebeling
Producer
Caroline Link
Director
Thilo Kleine
Producer
Gernot Roll
Director of Photography
Caroline Link
Screenplay
Susann Bieling
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nowhere in Africa
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What is Nowhere in Africa about?
A Jewish woman named Jettel Redlich flees Nazi Germany with her daughter Regina, to join her husband, Walter, on a farm in Kenya. At first, Jettel refuses to adjust to her new circumstances, bringing with her a set of china dishes and an evening gown. While Regina adapts readily to this new world, forming a strong bond with her father's cook, an African named Owuor.
Who directed Nowhere in Africa?
Nowhere in Africa was directed by Caroline Link.
Who stars in Nowhere in Africa?
The principal cast of Nowhere in Africa includes Juliane Köhler, Merab Ninidze, Sidede Onyulo, Matthias Habich, Lea Kurka.
When was Nowhere in Africa released and how long is it?
Nowhere in Africa was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Nowhere in Africa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nowhere in Africa was composed by Niki Reiser.
Is Nowhere in Africa based on a book or true story?
Nowhere in Africa is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stefanie Zweig".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nowhere in Africa?
Nowhere in Africa holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).