Africa Rising
Synopsis
How African artists have spread African culture all over the world, especially music, since the harsh years of decolonization, trying to offer a nicer portrait of this amazing continent, historically known for tragic subjects, such as slavery, famine, war and political chaos.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jürgen Zimmerer
Self - Historian
Didier Awadi
Self - Musician
Amelie Deuflhard
Self - Art Director
Felwine Sarr
Self - Economist
Nhlanhla Nciza
Self - Musician
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley
Self - Musician
Hauke Dorsch
Self - Ethnologist
Ray Lema
Self - Musician
Leanne Sacramone
Self - Cartier Foundation Curator
Gims
Self - Musician
Binetou Sylla
Self - Music Producer
Bintou Simporé
Self - Radio Presenter
Femi Kuti
Self - Musician
Leigh Blake
Self - Producer
Richard Mudariki
Self - Painter
Rama Thiat
Self - Musician / Activist
Majid Bekkas
Self - Musician
Josephine Apraku
Self - Activist
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Alexander Ntivyhabwa, Thorsten Ernst
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Alexander Ntivyhabwa, Thorsten Ernst
- Original Title
- Africa Rising
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, ARTE, Signed Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Alexander Ntivyhabwa, Thorsten Ernst
Jean-Alexander Ntivyhabwa, Thorsten Ernst
Christian Lache
Mikhele Apitzsch
Wiebke Zippel, Lina Schienke, Jean-Alexander Ntivyhabwa
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Alexander Ntivyhabwa
Director
Thorsten Ernst
Director
Christian Lache
Director of Photography
Wiebke Zippel
Producer
Lina Schienke
Producer
Mikhele Apitzsch
Editor
Jean-Alexander Ntivyhabwa
Writer
Thorsten Ernst
Writer
Jean-Alexander Ntivyhabwa
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Africa Rising.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Africa Rising
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Africa Rising about?
How African artists have spread African culture all over the world, especially music, since the harsh years of decolonization, trying to offer a nicer portrait of this amazing continent, historically known for tragic subjects, such as slavery, famine, war and political chaos.
Who directed Africa Rising?
Africa Rising was directed by Jean-Alexander Ntivyhabwa, Thorsten Ernst.
Who stars in Africa Rising?
The principal cast of Africa Rising includes Jürgen Zimmerer, Didier Awadi, Amelie Deuflhard, Felwine Sarr, Nhlanhla Nciza.
When was Africa Rising released and how long is it?
Africa Rising was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.