White Elephant

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An amusing and well-founded semi-documentary about the resistance of the black continent to imperialistic technocrats

Released January 01, 1984

Overview

This film was made entirely in Ghana and consists of documentary scenes and a fictitious story about a British engineer who wants to import microchips to Africa. But the reaction of the blacks to his plans to build a fully automatic plastic furniture factory surprises him. His faith in technocracy stands opposed to what they know about the environment. When the conflict has reached its climax, a spell is cast upon him... finally, he gives up... but his attitude toward Africa has changed for the better.

Origin Country

Austria


Original Language

German


Original Title

White Elephant


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Ghana
  • Austria
  • United Kingdom

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

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    Worldoc Production

    Austria

Crew

Posters

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