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Release date: 12/18/1985
Runtime: 161 min
"Beyond Africa" is a 1985 epic romance film directed by Sydney Pollack. Based on the 1937 autobiographical book of the same name by Karen Blixen, the film tells the story of Danish baroness Karen Blixen (Meryl Streep), who travels to Kenya in the 1910s to run a coffee plantation.
In Africa, however, Karen Blixen finds more than just a new career. She falls in love with adventurer Denys Finch Hatton (Robert Redford) and begins a passionate affair with him. In the process, however, she must also deal with the challenges and difficulties of living in a completely new environment and culture.
The film shows not only a moving love story, but also a deep understanding of African culture and landscape. The breathtaking landscape shots and the gentle yet haunting score by John Barry create an impressive atmosphere. The acting performances of Meryl Streep and Robert Redford are unforgettable and ensure that the film is still a classic of romantic drama decades after its release.
"Beyond Africa" won a total of seven Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Score. The film is a masterpiece of American cinema and a timeless portrait of love, loss and self-discovery.
In Africa, however, Karen Blixen finds more than just a new career. She falls in love with adventurer Denys Finch Hatton (Robert Redford) and begins a passionate affair with him. In the process, however, she must also deal with the challenges and difficulties of living in a completely new environment and culture.
The film shows not only a moving love story, but also a deep understanding of African culture and landscape. The breathtaking landscape shots and the gentle yet haunting score by John Barry create an impressive atmosphere. The acting performances of Meryl Streep and Robert Redford are unforgettable and ensure that the film is still a classic of romantic drama decades after its release.
"Beyond Africa" won a total of seven Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Score. The film is a masterpiece of American cinema and a timeless portrait of love, loss and self-discovery.
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Cast (partial)
Robert Redford (Denys), Klaus Maria Brandauer (Bror), Meryl Streep (Karen), Michael Kitchen (Berkeley), Michael Gough (Delamere) (more...)
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