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On the Dark Continent (1993)

On the Dark Continent (1993)

Comedy
Release Date: 1993, January 1
Directors: Marco Risi
Countries: Italy
Cast: Lucia Stara, Gianfranco Barra, Diego Abatantuono, Bruno Corazzari, Fabrizia Sacchi, Ivo Garrani, Alessia Strina, Antonino Iuorio, Tony Sperandeo, Cinzia Monreale, Anna Falchi, Maurizio Mattioli

Overview:

In the 1950s, a big stir was made by a book (and its corresponding movie) called The Ugly American. Its subject was the grievous damage done to local cultures by well-meaning but essentially clueless (and frequently arrogant) representatives of the U.S. Since then, the phenomenon of cultural damage cause by arrogant tourists and visitors has been demonstrated to be something everyone is capable of. In this thoughtful, comic drama, the subject is Italians overseas. In this film, Malindi Kenya is the playground of rich Italians.