AFRICA, THE JUNGLE, DRUMS AND REVOLUTION

( 1979 )

Special Presentations, Tribute to Sudanese Film Group |

USSR

Russian |

12 min

About the film

Elnour's diploma film from VGIK in Moscow, Africa, The Jungle, Drums and Revolution is about representations of Africa in Soviet society.

Director

Suliman Elnour

Suliman Elnour, born in 1947, is a Sudanese filmmaker and writer. He studied Folklore, African and Asian Studies at the University of Khartoum and film at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography (VGIK), Moscow. He is a founding member of the Sudanese Film Group and a member of the editorial board of the magazine Cinema.

Producer

Production Company

Screenplay

Cinematography

Editing

Sound

Cast

Contacts

The Arsenal – Institute for Film and Video Art, mail@arsenal-berlin.de

Producer

Production Company

Screenplay

Cinematography

Editing

Sound

Cast

Contacts

The Arsenal – Institute for Film and Video Art, mail@arsenal-berlin.de

More About Film

Africa, The Jungle, Drums and Revolution, produced in the USSR in 1977, delves into the intriguing concept of Africa within Soviet society. The documentary explores this notion through a captivating blend of archive materials, children’s drawings, and insightful interviews conducted with everyday people on the bustling streets of Moscow. This unique combination of sources allows the film to unravel the multifaceted perspectives, perceptions, and ideas that Soviet citizens held about the distant and enigmatic continent of Africa during that era. With a rich tapestry of visual and verbal narratives, the documentary offers viewers a thought-provoking journey into the diverse cultural landscape of the Soviet Union and its relationship with the captivating allure of Africa.

Contact

The Arsenal – Institute for Film and Video Art, mail@arsenal-berlin.de

More About Film

Africa, The Jungle, Drums and Revolution, produced in the USSR in 1977, delves into the intriguing concept of Africa within Soviet society. The documentary explores this notion through a captivating blend of archive materials, children's drawings, and insightful interviews conducted with everyday people on the bustling streets of Moscow. This unique combination of sources allows the film to unravel the multifaceted perspectives, perceptions, and ideas that Soviet citizens held about the distant and enigmatic continent of Africa during that era. With a rich tapestry of visual and verbal narratives, the documentary offers viewers a thought-provoking journey into the diverse cultural landscape of the Soviet Union and its relationship with the captivating allure of Africa.