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Bwana

  • 1996
  • 1h 21m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
406
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María Barranco, Emilio Buale, and Andrés Pajares in Bwana (1996)
ComedyDrama

Antonio, a taxi driver, his wife, and two chidren arrive one fine afternoon at a solitary beach, looking for sea-shells. However, they will find more than expected: namely, Ombasi and Yambo,... Read allAntonio, a taxi driver, his wife, and two chidren arrive one fine afternoon at a solitary beach, looking for sea-shells. However, they will find more than expected: namely, Ombasi and Yambo, two illegal African immigrants, apparently thrown back to the ocean from where they came,... Read allAntonio, a taxi driver, his wife, and two chidren arrive one fine afternoon at a solitary beach, looking for sea-shells. However, they will find more than expected: namely, Ombasi and Yambo, two illegal African immigrants, apparently thrown back to the ocean from where they came, in search of a better life in Spain. The sun sets, and the evening, night and morning whi... Read all

  • Director
    • Imanol Uribe
  • Writers
    • Ignacio del Moral
    • Francisco Pino
    • Joan Potau
  • Stars
    • Andrés Pajares
    • María Barranco
    • Emilio Buale
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    406
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Imanol Uribe
    • Writers
      • Ignacio del Moral
      • Francisco Pino
      • Joan Potau
    • Stars
      • Andrés Pajares
      • María Barranco
      • Emilio Buale
    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Andrés Pajares
    Andrés Pajares
    • Antonio
    María Barranco
    María Barranco
    • Dori
    Emilio Buale
    Emilio Buale
    • Ombasi
    Alejandro Martínez
    • Iván
    Andrea Granero
    • Jessy
    Miguel del Arco
    Miguel del Arco
    • Román
    Patricia López Schlichting
    • Uta
    Paul Berrondo
    Paul Berrondo
    • Michael
    César Vea
    César Vea
    • Joaquín
    José Quero
    • Pepe
    Rafael Yuste
    • Rafa
    Santiago Nang
    • Yambo
    • Director
      • Imanol Uribe
    • Writers
      • Ignacio del Moral
      • Francisco Pino
      • Joan Potau
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    9/10

    Excellent social commentary about racism in Spain

    BWANA, which opened the 1996 Miami Hispanic Film Festival, was also one of the fest's highlights. A thriller, serving as social commentary on the situation facing African immigrants in 90's Spain, the film presents both sides of the issue fairly, and also succeeds as tense entertainment. Actor turned Director Imanol Uribe does a fine job of directing veteran actors Maria Barranco, Andres Pajares and a good ensemble cast.
    • gonz30
    • Mar 17, 2000
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    • Release date
      • September 27, 1996 (Spain)
    • Country of origin
      • Spain
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • English
      • German
      • Aboriginal
    • Also known as
      • Господа
    • Filming locations
      • Cabo de Gata, Almería, Andalucía, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Aurum
      • Creativos Asociados de Radio y Televisión (CARTEL)
      • Origen Producciones Cinematograficas
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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