Hugo in Africa
Hugo en Afrique
Synopsis
When Hugo Pratt passed away in 1995, he was holding an Ethiopian cross in his left hand. In order to understand his enduring love of the black continent, Hugo Pratt’s companion, Jean Claude Guilbert, together with a group of like-minded people, searches for traces of him in the Horn of Africa. Thanks to their efforts and invaluable audiovisual archive material, a new picture of this remarkable artist and his attitude towards Africa begins to emerge.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stefano Knuchel
- Original Score
- Zeno Gabaglio, Buda Musique
- Original Title
- Hugo en Afrique
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Venus and Beyond, Cong SA, Alfredo Knuchel Filmproduktion, RSI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stefano Knuchel
Zeno Gabaglio, Buda Musique
Emanuela Andreoli
Pietro Gerosa, Stefano Knuchel
Department Leadership Roster
Stefano Knuchel
Producer
Stefano Knuchel
Director
Emanuela Andreoli
Editor
Zeno Gabaglio
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hugo in Africa
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What is Hugo in Africa about?
When Hugo Pratt passed away in 1995, he was holding an Ethiopian cross in his left hand. In order to understand his enduring love of the black continent, Hugo Pratt’s companion, Jean Claude Guilbert, together with a group of like-minded people, searches for traces of him in the Horn of Africa. Thanks to their efforts and invaluable audiovisual archive material, a new picture of this remarkable artist and his attitude towards Africa begins to emerge.
Who directed Hugo in Africa?
Hugo in Africa was directed by Stefano Knuchel.
Who stars in Hugo in Africa?
The principal cast of Hugo in Africa includes Hugo Pratt, Jean-Luc Bideau, Giuseppe Camuncoli.
When was Hugo in Africa released and how long is it?
Hugo in Africa was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Hugo in Africa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hugo in Africa was composed by Zeno Gabaglio, Buda Musique.