Nowhere in Africa 2001
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SplatA 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.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Jettel Redlich
as Walter Redlich
as Owuor
as Süßkind
as Regina (younger)
as Regina (older)
as Max
as Ina
as Liesel
as Käthe
Director:
Writer:
Susanne Liebetrau, Caroline Link, Stefanie Zweig
Stars:
Juliane Köhler, Merab Ninidze, Sidede Onyulo, Matthias Habich, Lea Kurka, Karoline Eckertz, Gerd Heinz, Hildegard Schmahl, Maritta Horwarth, Regine Zimmermann,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
2001 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
140 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Nowhere in Africa
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Jettel Redlich
as Walter Redlich
as Owuor
as Süßkind
as Regina (younger)
as Regina (older)
as Max
as Ina
as Liesel
as Käthe
as Johannes
as Klara
as Mrs. Sadler
as Inge
as Elsa Konrad
as Boy with Sledge
as Jogona (younger)
as Jogona (older)
as Kimani
as Captain Caruther
as Mr. Brindley
as Robert Green
as Mr. Morrison
as Mrs. Rubens
as Mr. Rubens
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