General Idi Amin Dada
Général Idi Amin Dada: Autoportrait
“A self portrait.”
Synopsis
Filmmaker Barbet Schroeder shows the Ugandan dictator meeting his Cabinet, reviewing his troops, explaining his ideology.
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"General Idi Amin Dada [A Self Portrait]" (1974 - Barbet Schroeder)
Type: Clip • Published 2019-10-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbet Schroeder
- Screenplay & Story
- Barbet Schroeder
- Original Score
- Idi Amin
- Original Title
- Général Idi Amin Dada: Autoportrait
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Swahili
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Le Figaro, Mara Films, Télévision Rencontre, ORTF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbet Schroeder
Barbet Schroeder
Idi Amin
Néstor Almendros
Denise de Casabianca
Jean-Pierre Rassam, Jean-François Chauvel, Charles-Henri Favrod
Department Leadership Roster
Barbet Schroeder
Director
Barbet Schroeder
Writer
Néstor Almendros
Director of Photography
Denise de Casabianca
Editor
Jean-Pierre Rassam
Producer
Jean-François Chauvel
Producer
Charles-Henri Favrod
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About General Idi Amin Dada
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is General Idi Amin Dada about?
Filmmaker Barbet Schroeder shows the Ugandan dictator meeting his Cabinet, reviewing his troops, explaining his ideology.
Who directed General Idi Amin Dada?
General Idi Amin Dada was directed by Barbet Schroeder.
Who stars in General Idi Amin Dada?
The principal cast of General Idi Amin Dada includes Idi Amin, Fidel Castro, Golda Meir.
When was General Idi Amin Dada released and how long is it?
General Idi Amin Dada was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for General Idi Amin Dada?
The original motion picture soundtrack for General Idi Amin Dada was composed by Idi Amin.