The African Woman(1990)
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The African Woman Synopsis
A dying woman, who stole her best friend's lover, is convinced that a spell has been cast on her, so she orchestrates her former friend's return from a self-imposed exile in Africa in the hopes of breaking the spell.
The African Woman (1990) is a drama film directed by Margarethe von Trotta, released on September 3, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Barbara Sukowa, Stefania Sandrelli, Sami Frey and Jan Biczycki. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Margarethe von Trotta
- Writers:
- Margarethe von Trotta, Margarethe von Trotta
- Producers:
- Giuseppe Auriemma, Eberhard Junkersdorf, Augusto Caminito
- Cinematographer:
- Tonino Delli Colli
- Composer:
- Eleni Karaindrou
- Production:
- Scena Group, Bioscop-Film, Rachel Productions
- Status:
- Released
The African Woman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barbara Sukowa
as Martha
Stefania Sandrelli
as Anna
Sami Frey
as Victor
Jan Biczycki
as Swinarski
Alexandre Mnouchkine
as Andrej
Jacques Sernas
as Dr. Wargnier
- Kadidia Diarra
Kadidia Diarra
as Kind
- Bernard Tachl
Bernard Tachl
as Hausmeister
- Yannick Van Nieuwenhove
Yannick Van Nieuwenhove
as Flughafenpolizist
Pierre Deny
as Journalist
Sotigui Kouyaté
as Schwarzer im Bistro
Valentina Lainati
Key crew
Directed by Margarethe von Trotta, written by Margarethe von Trotta and Margarethe von Trotta, produced by Giuseppe Auriemma, Eberhard Junkersdorf and Augusto Caminito.
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The African Woman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The African Woman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The African Woman online?
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Who stars in The African Woman?
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The main cast of The African Woman (1990) includes Barbara Sukowa, Stefania Sandrelli, Sami Frey, Jan Biczycki and Alexandre Mnouchkine. The film was directed by Margarethe von Trotta. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The African Woman released?
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The African Woman was released on September 3, 1990 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The African Woman worth watching?
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The African Woman (1990) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.