Movie

The African Woman

★ 10.0(1)19901h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Margarethe von Trotta
Release date: 1990-09-03
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Scena Group

About The African Woman

The African Woman is a 1990 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Margarethe von Trotta, starring Barbara Sukowa, Stefania Sandrelli and Sami Frey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The African Woman in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Barbara Sukowa

Martha

Stefania Sandrelli

Anna

Sami Frey

Victor

Jan Biczycki

Swinarski

Alexandre Mnouchkine

Andrej

Jacques Sernas

Dr. Wargnier

Kadidia Diarra

Kind

Bernard Tachl

Hausmeister

Yannick Van Nieuwenhove

Flughafenpolizist

Pierre Deny

Journalist

Sotigui Kouyaté

Schwarzer im Bistro

Valentina Lainati

Themes & keywords

woman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The African Woman in Germany?+

The African Woman is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The African Woman on Netflix?+

The African Woman is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is The African Woman?+

The African Woman has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in The African Woman?+

The African Woman stars Barbara Sukowa, Stefania Sandrelli, Sami Frey, Jan Biczycki and Alexandre Mnouchkine.

When did The African Woman come out?+

The African Woman is a 1990 movie directed by Margarethe von Trotta.

What genre is The African Woman?+

The African Woman is Drama film.

Who directed The African Woman?+

The African Woman was directed by Margarethe von Trotta.