We Come as Friends
Synopsis
As war-ravaged South Sudan claims independence from North Sudan and its brutal President, Omar al-Bashir, a tiny, homemade prop plane wings in from France. It is piloted by eagle-eyed documentarian Hubert Sauper, who is mining for stories in a land trapped in the past but careening toward an apocalyptic future.
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sundance 2014 WE COME AS FRIENDS post screening Q&A w/Director Hubert Sauper
Type: Featurette • Published 2014-01-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hubert Sauper
- Screenplay & Story
- Hubert Sauper
- Original Title
- We Come as Friends
- Country of Origin
- Austria, France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- KGP Kranzelbinder Gabriele Production, Adelante Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hubert Sauper
Hubert Sauper
Denise Vindevogel
Gabriele Kranzelbinder, Hubert Sauper
Department Leadership Roster
Hubert Sauper
Director
Denise Vindevogel
Editor
Gabriele Kranzelbinder
Producer
Hubert Sauper
Producer
Hubert Sauper
Writer
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What is We Come as Friends about?
As war-ravaged South Sudan claims independence from North Sudan and its brutal President, Omar al-Bashir, a tiny, homemade prop plane wings in from France. It is piloted by eagle-eyed documentarian Hubert Sauper, who is mining for stories in a land trapped in the past but careening toward an apocalyptic future.
Who directed We Come as Friends?
We Come as Friends was directed by Hubert Sauper.
Who stars in We Come as Friends?
The principal cast of We Come as Friends includes George Clooney.
When was We Come as Friends released and how long is it?
We Come as Friends was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.