RED AFRICA
A film by Alexander Markov
2022, 65 minutes
2022, 65 minutes
No. 363
Documentary
Documentary
Description
A fascinating and insightful documentary, Red Africa relates the history of the influence exerted by the USSR over many African states between 1960 and 1990, working from extraordinary archival footage filmed by Soviet operators.
The subtle editing of restored images reveals the hidden agenda of the USSR which, under the cloak of generosity, was aspiring to expand its socialist “paradise”. The soundtrack combines excerpts from official speeches by Soviet and African leaders, punctuated background noise, and African music, as recorded by Soviet filmmakers during their African expeditions.
Festivals
Official Selection, Visions du Réel
