A German Jewish refugee family moves to and adjusts to a farm life in 1930s Kenya.
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Cast
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| Juliane Köhler | ... | Jettel Redlich | |
| Merab Ninidze | ... | Walter Redlich | |
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Sidede Onyulo | ... | Owuor |
| Matthias Habich | ... | Walter Süßkind | |
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Lea Kurka | ... | Regina Redlich (younger) |
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Karoline Eckertz | ... | Regina Redlich - Older |
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Gerd Heinz | ... | Max |
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Hildegard Schmahl | ... | Ina |
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Maritta Horwarth | ... | Liesel |
| Regine Zimmermann | ... | Käthe | |
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Gabrielle Odinis | ... | Dienstmädchen Klara |
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Bettina Redlich | ... | Mrs. Sadler |
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Julia Leidl | ... | Inge |
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Mechthild Großmann | ... | Elsa Konrad |
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Joel Wajsberg | ... | Hubert |
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A Jewish family in Germany emigrate short before the Second World War. They move to Kenya to start running a farm, but not all members of the family come to an arrangement with their new life. Shortly after their departure, things are changing in Germany very quickly, and a turning back seems impossible. So everyone has to arrange himself with the new life in a new continent. Written by Benjamin Stello
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One family's tale of a homeland lost... and a homeland found. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
GermanyRelease Date:
16 May 2003 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
EUR7,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$22,070, 9 March 2003Gross USA:
$6,180,200Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$24,322,180Company Credits
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Bavaria Film, Bavaria Filmverleih- und Produktions GmbH, Bayerischer Banken-Fonds See more »
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After giving the radio to Walter, Susskind wishes him good luck with the well; as he drives away, the reflection of the camera truck can be seen on the door of his truck, and the tire tracks from the camera truck are visible as the camera backs up. See more »Quotes
Max: One person always loves more. That's what makes it so difficult. And the one who loves more is vulnerable.See more »
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In 1937, the non-orthodox Jewish German lawyer Walter Redlich (Merab Ninidze), aware of the growing of the Nazi movement in Germany and how it would jeopardize the Jews in his country, moves alone to Nairobi, Kenya, to administrate a farm. His only friend is the also Jewish German Süßkind (Matthias Habich) and his African cooker Owuor (Sidede Onyulo). In 1938, his spoiled wife Jettel Redlich (Juliane Köhler) and their young daughter Regina (Lea Kurka / Karoline Eckertz) arrive. Regine easily adapts to her new lifestyle, but Jettel does not adapt to her new condition of poor expatriated woman in Africa. Along the years, bursts the Second World War, and the Redlich family experiences the most different situations until 1947.
Adorable, wonderful, delightful I do not have enough words to express and describe how beautiful this tale about the life of an expatriated family in times of war is! The running time is 141 minutes, but it could be longer so lovely the Redlich family saga is. There is drama, action, romance, sympathy, love, hate, the most different sensations and feelings are transmitted to the viewer in this stunning movie. A must-see film indicated for the whole family. Congratulations to the writer, director, cast and the whole crew who have developed such a wonderful entertainment. 'Nirgendwo in Afrika' is certainly one of the best movies I have watched in the last years. My vote is ten.
Title (Brazil): 'Lugar Nenhum na África' ('Nowhere in Africa')