The March
“We are poor because you are rich.”
Synopsis
A group of several thousand Africans migrate westward across northern Africa and sail across the Strait of Gibraltar to Europe. Their message is: "We are poor because you are rich."
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Wheatley
- Screenplay & Story
- William Nicholson
- Original Title
- The March
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Wheatley
William Nicholson
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David Wheatley
Director
William Nicholson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The March
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What is The March about?
A group of several thousand Africans migrate westward across northern Africa and sail across the Strait of Gibraltar to Europe. Their message is: "We are poor because you are rich."
Who directed The March?
The March was directed by David Wheatley.
Who stars in The March?
The principal cast of The March includes Malick Bowens, Juliet Stevenson, Dermot Crowley, Mary Duddy, Sian Webber.
When was The March released and how long is it?
The March was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The March?
The March holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).