Directed by:
Hugh HudsonCinematography:
Bernard LuticComposer:
Maurice JarreCast:
Kim Basinger, Vincent Perez, Liam Aiken, Eva Marie Saint, Daniel Craig, Patrick Lyster, Valeria Cavalli, John Carson, Lance Reddick, Nick Boraine (more)VOD (1)
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Based on the book of the same name, I DREAMED OF AFRICA is the true story of Kuki Gallman (Kim Basinger), a wealthy Italian socialite whose life changes abruptly after a near fatal car crash. Vowing to appreciate her life more deeply, she agrees to marry Paolo Gallman (Vincent Perez), a man she does not know well, and sets off with her young son, Emmanuelle (Liam Aiken), for a new life in the countryside of Kenya. A cattle ranch in the Lakipani region of Kenya becomes the Gallmans' new home, far away from the creature comforts of their posh household in Italy. Kuki is beset with the daily challenges of life in Africa, including harsh weather, dangerous animals, and the absence of her husband, who spends days away hunting with his new friends. Forced to face many challenges alone, Kuki experiences a cultural awakening, inspired by an intense and emotional connection to the land, animals, and rhythm of Africa. Finding her new purpose in life, Kuki becomes an activist for endangered African animals, most notably elephants and rhinoceroses. (official distributor synopsis)
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Whenever I go back to movies with Kim Basinger, I have to laugh at the collective idea that her acting is better than any other Playboy model. Truth be told, there is something hypnotic about her passive presence on screen, but she never reached real dramatic acting.
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This film has practically no artistic value, it only benefits from its thematic similarity with the legendary Out of Africa. Once again, we have the harsh wilderness of Central Africa, a strong woman with the mental and physical strength to overcome the difficult obstacles on her arduous journey. But we never find out why she ventured into the unknown without hesitation and essentially undermined her own happiness. Unfortunately, the arrival and settling in Africa is typically shallow and full of clichés, everything goes smoothly, with occasional wind, animal attacks, rain, a few poachers, and so on. Perhaps only a few stronger scenes are worth it, and that is mainly due to Kim Basinger's excellent performance. Unfortunately, the whole project appears somewhat cheap and thoughtless, and the relatively long running time kills it. Towards the end, you feel as if youo were staring into the bottom of a dried-up lake – emptiness.
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