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Africa United (DVD) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
British Independent Film Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
84 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (2.35:1)

Special Features:
Commentary
Interactive Menu
Making Of
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 2010 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Debs Gardner-Paterson

Written By:
Rhidian Brook

Actors:
Eriya Ndayambaje ..... Dudu
Roger Nsengiyumva ..... Fabrice
Sanyu Joanita Kintu ..... Beatrice
Yves Dusenge ..... Foreman George
Sherrie Silver ..... Celeste
Emmanuel Jal ..... Tulu
Presley Chweneyagae ..... Egg
Rapulana Seiphemo ..... Philippe Baku
Patrick Mofokeng ..... Police Sargeant Sam
Richard Lukunku ..... Jean Baptiste
Moky Mukura ..... Fabrice's Mother
Leleti Khumalo ..... Sister Ndebele
Tony Caprari ..... Beach Bar Owner
Keketso Semoko ..... Hospital Doctor
Ayuub Kasasa Mago ..... Congo Stadium Lone Spectator

Synopsis:

The extraordinary story of three Rwandan children and their bid to achieve their ultimate dream - to take part in the opening ceremony of the 2010 Football World Cup in Johannesburg. On the way to the vital selection trial, disaster strikes when Fabrice, Dudu and Beatrice board the wrong bus and cross into the Congo. Without papers, money or a believable story, they are escorted to a children's refugee camp. But with considerable ingenuity and sass (and a World Cup wall chart for a map), our pint-sized heroes escape the camp and set off in pursuit of their dream, picking up along the way a "dream team" of displaced kids, who help them negotiate a series of thrilling and hilarious adventures. During their 3000 mile journey, we encounter an Africa few people ever see; experience an epic adventure across seven countries; and feel the joy, laughter and hope that comes from making an incredible journey together.

A handful of children are determined to make their dreams a reality against long odds in this family-friendly adventure. Dudu (Eriya Ndayambaje) is a young boy with energy and imagination to spare who is best friends with Fabrice (Roger Nsengiyumva), who is a few years older and has an impressive talent for football. Dudu and Fabrice live in a village in Rwanda, and when the schedule for 2010 World Cup tournament is announced, Dudu suggests he and Fabrice should attend the big event in person. While neither realises just how far they have to go and Fabrice knows his mother would never approve of such a thing, they decide to give it a try in hopes of seeing some of the games in person and giving Fabrice an opportunity to show off his footwork to some of his heroes. Dudu and Fabrice set out to cover the 3,000 miles on foot, and they pick up a few fellow travellers on the way, including a boy running away from his life as a child soldier and a young girl who had been forced into prostitution. The journey becomes all the more difficult the further they go, and en route Dudu's friends learn he has a secret with life changing consequences.

This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 08 March, 2011.

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