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Wallander

Afrikanen

  • Episode aired Dec 23, 2006
  • 1h 28m
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5.8/10
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Afrikanen (2005)
  • Crime
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A Liberian man is found murdered on a train travelling from Ystad. Wallander and his team have no leads and are put out that Stockholm HQ has sent a man to head the investigation.A Liberian man is found murdered on a train travelling from Ystad. Wallander and his team have no leads and are put out that Stockholm HQ has sent a man to head the investigation.A Liberian man is found murdered on a train travelling from Ystad. Wallander and his team have no leads and are put out that Stockholm HQ has sent a man to head the investigation.
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  • Director
    • Stephan Apelgren
  • Writers
    • Lars Lundström(screenplay)
    • Anna Fredriksson(screenplay)
    • Stephan Apelgren(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Krister Henriksson
    • Johanna Sällström
    • Ola Rapace
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  • Director
    • Stephan Apelgren
  • Writers
    • Lars Lundström(screenplay)
    • Anna Fredriksson(screenplay)
    • Stephan Apelgren(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Krister Henriksson
    • Johanna Sällström
    • Ola Rapace
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    Mats Bergman, Fredrik Gunnarsson, Krister Henriksson, Ola Rapace, and Johanna Sällström in Afrikanen (2005)
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    Krister Henriksson
    Krister Henriksson
    • Kurt Wallanderas Kurt Wallander
    Johanna Sällström
    Johanna Sällström
    • Linda Wallanderas Linda Wallander
    Ola Rapace
    Ola Rapace
    • Stefan Lindmanas Stefan Lindman
    Angela Kovacs
    • Ann-Britt Höglundas Ann-Britt Höglund
    Fredrik Gunnarsson
    Fredrik Gunnarsson
    • Svartmanas Svartman
    • (as Fredrik Gunnarson)
    Douglas Johansson
    Douglas Johansson
    • Martinssonas Martinsson
    Mats Bergman
    Mats Bergman
    • Nybergas Nyberg
    Marianne Mörck
    • Ebbaas Ebba
    Tomas Bolme
    Tomas Bolme
    • Kenneth Nilssonas Kenneth Nilsson
    Stina Ekblad
    Stina Ekblad
    • Karin Linderas Karin Linder
    Lena Strömdahl
    • Maj Nilssonas Maj Nilsson
    Göran Thorell
    • Arvidas Arvid
    Nicklas Gustavsson
    • Lasseas Lasse
    Sannamari Patjas
    • Miaas Mia
    Shebly Niavarani
    Shebly Niavarani
    • Farzan Keyhanas Farzan Keyhan
    Khalid Geire
    • Diaoas Diao
    Birte Heribertson
    • Evaas Eva
    Petra van de Voort
    Petra van de Voort
    • Lisaas Lisa
    • (as Petra Hultgren)
    • Director
      • Stephan Apelgren
    • Writers
      • Lars Lundström(screenplay)
      • Anna Fredriksson(screenplay)
      • Stephan Apelgren(screenplay)
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    A black man is found dead in a goods wagon in a railway yard. The apparent suicide is soon found to be a murder. Was there a racial motive? A man has confessed to the murder but Wallander does not believe him. And why has the CID been sent in to investigate the murder? Then another black man goes missing. Wallander and his team must find out if there is a connection with the murder. —mangos47
    • freight train
    • racism
    • politician
    • african
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    • Trivia
      The title "Afrikanen" translates in English to "The African".
    • Goofs
      The rims of Kurt's silver Saab 9-3 changes during the movie. At first its the original Saab Aero rims, later in the movies its some after-market rims.

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    7/10
    An Exploration of Racism and Political Games
    This is a study of what racism can be in a non-American country. When a Liberian man is murdered by the railroad tracks, we are treated to the same awful comments, including the "N" word, that can be found anywhere else. There is tension because of the race issue which somehow has affected the life of a successful politician and long-time friend of Wallander. When Linda finds out that Stefan had sex with a hotel manager, she cuts him off. The joyful professional relationship between the two is compromised. Meanwhile, Kurt faces the prospect of having to go after a man he cares about. Another subplot is an overly zealous, self-centered policeman who has been sent to the precinct with a hidden agenda. This is an OK episode, but it didn't grab me as some have.
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    • Release date
      • December 23, 2006 (Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • Sweden
    • Official site
      • Official site (Sweden)
    • Languages
      • Swedish
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Yellow Bird
      • ARD Degeto Film
      • TV4 Sweden
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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