A Snowman for Africa
Ein Schneemann für Afrika
Synopsis
The little African girl Asina is eagerly waiting for her new friend Karli. Karli is a young sailor from Rostock who has promised her a gift on his next arrival in Coccatuttibana. Karli keeps his promise and smuggles a stowaway onboard the “MS Wismar”. Kasimir, a snowman, finds shelter in a cooling chamber. Although the journey turns out to be turbulent, Karli and Kasimir manage to arrive in Africa in good health.
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Wolfgang Penz
Matrose Karli
Wolfgang Winkler
Koch Bob
Hadiatou Barry
Asina
Jürgen Reuter
Sebastian
Bruno Carstens
Captain of the Wismar
Ingolf Gorges
Machinist
Dieter Jäger
Radio operator Bernd
Hartmut Schreier
Matrose Chanti
Liselott Baumgarten
Bobs Oma
Renate Heymer
Stewardess Els
Kurt Nolze
Sailor Backe
Dieter Wardetzky
Captain of the Penguin
Gerhard Rachold
Boatswain
Peter Festersen
Sailor Schulle
Gerd Staiger
Pilot
Jörg Gillner
Sailor of the Finns
Albert Ndinda
Hans-Otto Reintsch
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rolf Losansky
- Screenplay & Story
- Christa Kožik, Gudrun Deubener, Rolf Losansky
- Original Score
- Gerhard Rosenfeld
- Original Title
- Ein Schneemann für Afrika
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rolf Losansky
Christa Kožik, Gudrun Deubener, Rolf Losansky
Gerhard Rosenfeld
Helmut Grewald
Ursula Zweig
Department Leadership Roster
Rolf Losansky
Director
Christa Kožik
Writer
Gudrun Deubener
Writer
Ursula Zweig
Editor
Rolf Losansky
Writer
Helmut Grewald
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Snowman for Africa
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What is A Snowman for Africa about?
The little African girl Asina is eagerly waiting for her new friend Karli. Karli is a young sailor from Rostock who has promised her a gift on his next arrival in Coccatuttibana. Karli keeps his promise and smuggles a stowaway onboard the “MS Wismar”. Kasimir, a snowman, finds shelter in a cooling chamber. Although the journey turns out to be turbulent, Karli and Kasimir manage to arrive in Africa in good health.
Who directed A Snowman for Africa?
A Snowman for Africa was directed by Rolf Losansky.
Who stars in A Snowman for Africa?
The principal cast of A Snowman for Africa includes Wolfgang Penz, Wolfgang Winkler, Hadiatou Barry, Jürgen Reuter, Bruno Carstens.
When was A Snowman for Africa released and how long is it?
A Snowman for Africa was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for A Snowman for Africa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Snowman for Africa was composed by Gerhard Rosenfeld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Snowman for Africa?
A Snowman for Africa holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).