Hammerman Ikon

Hammerman Ikon Film Guide

Nirgendwo in Afrika (Nowhere in Africa)
2001
***
Director: Caroline Link
Cast: Juliane Köhler, Merab Ninidze, Sidede Onyulo, Matthias Habich, Lea Kurka

An autobiographical story about a young Jewish girl and her family who flee the Nazi regime to Africa, where their lives are no bed of roses either. The film avoids Africa clichés and it's interesting and entertaining throughout, but ultimately it's not more than a historical anecdote. Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language Film.