Africa United
Filmmaker: Debs Gardner-Paterson
UK / 2010 / 87 minutes / English
Opening Weekend Date: 22 October 2010
Cinemas screening the film: General release
Billed as a 'road trip through the heart of Africa', this delightful, inspiring story follows three Rwandan children on a journey to the 2010 World Cup. The incredible journey takes them through the Congo, Burundi, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe, with a host of characters offering insight into a side of Africa few people ever see.
Billed as a 'road trip through the heart of Africa', this delightful, inspiring story follows three Rwandan children on a journey to the 2010 World Cup. The incredible journey takes them through the Congo, Burundi, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe, with a host of characters offering insight into a side of Africa few people ever see.
Exclusive: Bird's Eye View bagged an exclusive interview with director Debs Gardner-Paterson, in which she talks about making Africa United, the issues of filming in Africa, whether she finds it challenging working as a woman in a male dominated industry, and making the leap from directing shorts to feature length films. Click here to see the full interview.
"A great family adventure... I loved it"
Daily Mail
"Delightful, brave... leaves you with a big smile deep inside"
Metro