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Boesman & Lena /

Examines the devastating effects of racism on the human spirit through the progress of one couple's life together under Apartheid, as they are pushed from the bucolic Eden of South African farmlands into a makeshift shelter on the mudflats near Cape Town.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Kino International Corporation, Pathé Image Productions (Firm), Primedia Pictures (Firm)
Other Authors: Berry, John, Glover, Danny, Bassett, Angela, Jonah, Willie, Fugard, Athol
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: New York : Kino International : [2001]
Subjects:
Apartheid > South Africa > Drama.
Blacks > South Africa > Drama.
Racism > South Africa > Drama.
Foreign films.
Motion pictures, French.
Feature films.
Description
Summary:Examines the devastating effects of racism on the human spirit through the progress of one couple's life together under Apartheid, as they are pushed from the bucolic Eden of South African farmlands into a makeshift shelter on the mudflats near Cape Town.
Item Description:Based on the play "Boesman & Lena" by Athol Fugard.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2000.
Aspect ratio 2.35:1 (letterboxed).
Special features: Interviews with Danny Glover, Angela Bassett, director John Berry and writer Athol Fugard -- Theatrical trailer -- Cast and filmmaker bios.
Letterboxed version on one side, pan and scan on other side.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (84 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert.
Format:DVD, Dolby prologic.
Audience:Not rated.
Production Credits:Cinematographer, Alain Choquart ; editor, Jeanne Moutard.
ISBN:9991235086