Nowhere in Africa(2001)
Nirgendwo in Afrika
One family's tale of a homeland lost... and a homeland found.
Nowhere in Africa Synopsis
A 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.
Nowhere in Africa (2001) is a drama film directed by Caroline Link, released on December 11, 2001 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Juliane Köhler, Merab Ninidze, Sidede Onyulo and Matthias Habich. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 192 ratings.
- Director:
- Caroline Link
- Writers:
- Susanne Liebetrau, Caroline Link, Stefanie Zweig
- Producers:
- Peter Herrmann, Michael Weber, Bernd Eichinger
- Cinematographer:
- Gernot Roll
- Composer:
- Niki Reiser
- Production:
- Media Cooperation One, MTM Cineteve, Bavaria Film, Constantin Film
- Status:
- Released
Nowhere in Africa (2001) Trailer
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Nowhere in Africa Cast & Crew
Main cast
Juliane Köhler
as Jettel Redlich
Merab Ninidze
as Walter Redlich
Sidede Onyulo
as Owuor
Matthias Habich
as Süßkind
Lea Kurka
as Regina (younger)
Karoline Eckertz
as Regina (older)
- Gerd Heinz
Gerd Heinz
as Max
Hildegard Schmahl
as Ina
- Maritta Horwarth
Maritta Horwarth
as Liesel
Regine Zimmermann
as Käthe
- Marian Lösch
Marian Lösch
as Johannes
Gabrielle Odinis
as Klara
Key crew
Directed by Caroline Link, written by Susanne Liebetrau, Caroline Link and Stefanie Zweig, produced by Peter Herrmann, Michael Weber and Bernd Eichinger.
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Nowhere in Africa Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 192 ratings.
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Nowhere in Africa – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Nowhere in Africa online?
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Nowhere in Africa (2001) is available to stream on Chai Flicks and Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Nowhere in Africa?
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The main cast of Nowhere in Africa (2001) includes Juliane Köhler, Merab Ninidze, Sidede Onyulo, Matthias Habich and Lea Kurka. The film was directed by Caroline Link. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Nowhere in Africa released?
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Nowhere in Africa was released on December 11, 2001 and runs for 2h 20m.
Is Nowhere in Africa worth watching?
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Nowhere in Africa (2001) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 192 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Nowhere in Africa?
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Yes. The official Nowhere in Africa trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.