The African Woman
L'africana
Synopsis
A dying woman, who stole her best friend's lover, is convinced that a spell has been cast on her, so she orchestrates her former friend's return from a self-imposed exile in Africa in the hopes of breaking the spell.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Margarethe von Trotta
- Screenplay & Story
- Margarethe von Trotta
- Original Score
- Eleni Karaindrou
- Original Title
- L'africana
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Scena Group, Bioscop-Film, Rachel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margarethe von Trotta
Margarethe von Trotta
Eleni Karaindrou
Tonino Delli Colli
Nino Baragli
Giuseppe Auriemma, Augusto Caminito, Eberhard Junkersdorf
Department Leadership Roster
Margarethe von Trotta
Director
Giuseppe Auriemma
Producer
Margarethe von Trotta
Writer
Augusto Caminito
Producer
Nino Baragli
Editor
Eberhard Junkersdorf
Producer
Tonino Delli Colli
Director of Photography
Eleni Karaindrou
Original Music Composer
Massimo Antonello Geleng
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The African Woman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The African Woman about?
A dying woman, who stole her best friend's lover, is convinced that a spell has been cast on her, so she orchestrates her former friend's return from a self-imposed exile in Africa in the hopes of breaking the spell.
Who directed The African Woman?
The African Woman was directed by Margarethe von Trotta.
Who stars in The African Woman?
The principal cast of The African Woman includes Barbara Sukowa, Stefania Sandrelli, Sami Frey, Jan Biczycki, Alexandre Mnouchkine.
When was The African Woman released and how long is it?
The African Woman was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The African Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The African Woman was composed by Eleni Karaindrou.