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Song of Africa

1952-05-02 en 59m
Music
fantasy tale about a young Zulu who leaves his village to go to the city, falls in love with the new music he hears there, and returns home to form a Zulu jazz band. The South African production and distribution company African Films followed up the success of Zonk! with Song of Africa. This is a fantasy tale about a young Zulu who leaves his village to go to the city, falls in love with the new music he hears there, and returns home to form a Zulu jazz band – which then goes to the city to compete with other bands, and comes out on top. As in the earlier films, the impact of American jazz and popular music is enormous. Like African Jim and Zonk!, Song of Africa draws on the best talent from the townships. Director Emil Nofal and director of photography Dave Millin ensure high production values, making it an above-average B-movie.

Cinematography

John Brown

Writer

Frank Secker

Art Direction

David Millen

Music Director

Charles Berman

Director

Emil Nofal

Wardrobe Master

Elizabeth Berry

Status

Released

Countries

  • South Africa

Companies

  • African Film Productions Ltd