Laduma: Benin's Journey
Regie Richard ShepherdThe film follows the underdog national soccer team of the poor West African nation of Benin (known as The Squirrels) as they try to reach the 2010 World Cup Finals in South Africa, the first ever on African soil. The film follows 5 players on the team, young men crossing the continent to play, suffering tragedy and enjoying good times. The film examines the role of football in community building and whether this process of these young men discovering their continent can help lead to a pan-African spirit and unity. The film also introduces the fascinating country of Benin, its tragic slave trade history, its historical importance as the center of the kingdom of Dahomey, its renown as the birthplace of voodoo (the film visits voodoo shrines, including the most powerful in the country), its landscapes and wildlife, its people, and its music and dance.
Laduma: Benin's Journey Trivia
Laduma: Benin's Journey wurde am 1. Januar 2011 veröffentlicht.
Regie in Laduma: Benin's Journey führte(n) Richard Shepherd.
Laduma: Benin's Journey hat eine Spielzeit von 51 Min..
Laduma: Benin's Journey wurde produziert von Richard Shepherd.
The film follows the underdog national soccer team of the poor West African nation of Benin (known as The Squirrels) as they try to reach the 2010 World Cup Finals in South Africa, the first ever on African soil. The film follows 5 players on the team, young men crossing the continent to play, suffering tragedy and enjoying good times. The film examines the role of football in community building and whether this process of these young men discovering their continent can help lead to a pan-African spirit and unity. The film also introduces the fascinating country of Benin, its tragic slave trade history, its historical importance as the center of the kingdom of Dahomey, its renown as the birthplace of voodoo (the film visits voodoo shrines, including the most powerful in the country), its landscapes and wildlife, its people, and its music and dance.
Die Hauptcharaktere in Laduma: Benin's Journey sind Self (Anicet Behanzin), cast (Romuald Boco), cast (Adrian Healey).
Laduma: Benin's Journey ist bewertet mit Not Rated.
Laduma: Benin's Journey ist eine Dokumentarfilm, Biography, Sport Film.