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Bwana (1996)
Director: Imanol Uribe
Cast: AndrĂ©s Pajares, MarĂa Barranco, Emilio Buale, Alejandro MartĂnez
Runtime90 min
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Antonio, a taxi driver, his wife, and two chidren arrive one fine afternoon at a solitary beach, looking for sea-shells. However, they will find more than expected: namely, Ombasi and Yambo, two illegal African immigrants, apparently thrown back to the ocean from where they came, in search of a better life in Spain. The sun sets, and the evening, night and morning which follow see other bizarre characters entering the scene, before the Africans' and the other characters' fates are finally decided.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Bwana, a 1996 comedy-drama directed by Imanol Uribe, has received generally positive critical reviews, with critics praising its nuanced examination of the plight of illegal African immigrants in Spain. The film has not received any major awards recognition, but it has earned a respectable 7.1/10 rating on IMDb, suggesting a favorable audience reception.
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Bwana, the 1996 comedy-drama directed by Imanol Uribe, offers a unique and engaging exploration of the immigrant experience in Spain. With a talented ensemble cast led by AndrĂ©s Pajares and MarĂa Barranco, the film blends humor and pathos as it delves into the challenges and humanity of those seeking a better life across borders.
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Bwana is a 1996 Spanish drama film directed by Imanol Uribe. The film was selected as the Spanish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 69th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. The plot tracks an African immigrant and a Spanish family treating the former as if he were an alien.
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