Echoes from a Sombre Empire(1990)
Echos aus einem düsteren Reich
Echoes from a Sombre Empire Synopsis
Documentary examining Bokassa's rule in the Central African Republic using the testimony of witnesses and visits to key sites.
Echoes from a Sombre Empire (1990) is a documentary film directed by Werner Herzog, released on November 28, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Michael Goldsmith, Werner Herzog, Augustine Assemat and David Dacko. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Werner Herzog
- Writers:
- Werner Herzog
- Producers:
- Werner Herzog
- Production:
- Sera Filmproduktions, Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, Films sans frontières
- Status:
- Released
Echoes from a Sombre Empire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Goldsmith
as Self
Werner Herzog
as Self
Augustine Assemat
as Self
David Dacko
as Self
Francis Szpiner
as Self
François Gibault
as Self
Marie-Reine Hassen
as Self
Jean-Bedel Bokassa
as Self (archive footage)
- Anne Bokassa
Anne Bokassa
as Self (uncredited)
Marie-France Bokassa
as Self (uncredited)
Martine Bokassa
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Werner Herzog, written by Werner Herzog, produced by Werner Herzog.
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Echoes from a Sombre Empire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 22 ratings.
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Echoes from a Sombre Empire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Echoes from a Sombre Empire online?
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Echoes from a Sombre Empire (1990) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Echoes from a Sombre Empire?
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The main cast of Echoes from a Sombre Empire (1990) includes Michael Goldsmith, Werner Herzog, Augustine Assemat, David Dacko and Francis Szpiner. The film was directed by Werner Herzog. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Echoes from a Sombre Empire released?
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Echoes from a Sombre Empire was released on November 28, 1990 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Echoes from a Sombre Empire worth watching?
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Echoes from a Sombre Empire (1990) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.