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Nowhere in Africa (2001)

Movie ★ 7.1 140 min

Drama

A Jewish woman named Jettel Redlich flees Nazi Germany with her daughter Regina, to join her husband, Walter, on a farm in Kenya. At first, Jettel refuses to adjust to her new circumstances, bringing with her a set of china dishes and an evening gown. While Regina adapts readily to this new world, forming a strong bond with her father's cook, an African named Owuor.

Caroline Link Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 11, 2001
Runtime
140 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt0161860
Country
Studio
Media Cooperation One, MTM Cineteve, ,

Themes

Cast

Juliane Köhler Juliane Köhler Jettel Redlich Merab Ninidze Merab Ninidze Walter Redlich Sidede Onyulo Sidede Onyulo Owuor Matthias Habich Matthias Habich Süßkind Lea Kurka Lea Kurka Regina (younger) Karoline Eckertz Karoline Eckertz Regina (older) Gerd Heinz Max Hildegard Schmahl Hildegard Schmahl Ina Maritta Horwarth Liesel Regine Zimmermann Regine Zimmermann Käthe Marian Lösch Johannes Gabrielle Odinis Gabrielle Odinis Klara Bettina Redlich Bettina Redlich Mrs. Sadler Julia Leidl Inge Mechthild Großmann Mechthild Großmann Elsa Konrad Bela Klentze Bela Klentze Boy with Sledge Peter Lenaeku Jogona (younger) Silas Kerati Jogona (older)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Nowhere in Africa about?
A Jewish woman named Jettel Redlich flees Nazi Germany with her daughter Regina, to join her husband, Walter, on a farm in Kenya. At first, Jettel refuses to adjust to her new circumstances, bringing with her a set of china dishes and an evening gown. While Regina adapts readily to this new world, forming a strong bond with her father's cook, an African named Owuor.
Who directed Nowhere in Africa?
Nowhere in Africa was directed by Caroline Link.
Who stars in Nowhere in Africa?
Nowhere in Africa stars Juliane Köhler, Merab Ninidze, Sidede Onyulo, Matthias Habich.
When was Nowhere in Africa released?
Nowhere in Africa is a 2001 drama film.
Where can I watch Nowhere in Africa?
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