Black Island
Lejos de África
Synopsis
The story of a friendship between two girls of different races, Susana and Rita, in Equatorial Guinea, from 1950 to 1961. Susana discovers with her friend a fascinating but troubled new world in Africa, where she comes of age and experiences love and sex.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cecilia Bartolomé
- Screenplay & Story
- Cecilia Bartolomé, José T. Bartolomé
- Original Title
- Lejos de África
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Marea Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cecilia Bartolomé
Cecilia Bartolomé, José T. Bartolomé
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Cecilia Bartolomé
Director
Cecilia Bartolomé
Writer
José T. Bartolomé
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Island
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What is Black Island about?
The story of a friendship between two girls of different races, Susana and Rita, in Equatorial Guinea, from 1950 to 1961. Susana discovers with her friend a fascinating but troubled new world in Africa, where she comes of age and experiences love and sex.
Who directed Black Island?
Black Island was directed by Cecilia Bartolomé.
Who stars in Black Island?
The principal cast of Black Island includes Alicia Bogo, Ademius Hernández, Xabier Elorriaga, Isabel Mestres, Patricio Wood.
When was Black Island released and how long is it?
Black Island was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.