Plot Summary
Skip Norman shot ‘On Africa’ after graduating from the German Film and Television Academy (DFFB). On the level of the image, we see tracking shots through West Berlin, information detailing the economic gains of colonialist exploitations, and photographs from West Africa, while the soundtrack shares facts about the continent’s conquest and decolonization. As Norman himself put it: “The starting point is the relationship between Europe’s prosperity and Africa’s poverty; Europe’s destruction of societies and cultures, and the simultaneous use of Christianity and racial theories as justification for a massive exploitation of the colonized.” ‘On Africa’ was first shown in 1970 and then broadcast on television by WDR in 1972. In 2020, the Harun Farocki Institut was able to digitize a 16mm print from the archive at the WDR.
Our Take
Expert, independent review by the HollyFlixHD Editorial Team
Analyzing cinematography, narrative pacing, and lead performances for On Africa. Writing review...
Director & Crew
Skip Norman
Director
Where to Watch On Africa Online
You can currently stream On Africa online or watch it in HD via the link below.
Find On Africa StreamingFrequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch On Africa online?
On Africa (1970) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the TMDB rating of On Africa?
It has a TMDB rating of 0.0/10 based on 0 votes.
Who directed On Africa?
On Africa was directed by Skip Norman and released in 1970.
How long is On Africa?
On Africa has a runtime of 0 hours and 38 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1970-11-03
- Status
- Released