General Idi Amin Dada
A film by Barbet Schroeder
French release date: June 19, 1974
The first in-depth film study of the former Uganda dictator. Despite the numerous disturbing facts reeled in this film, Idi Amin personally approve its release (perhaps believing that nothing could possibly threaten his self-proclaimed position of president for life). Although he has since been toppled from power, this unique and vivid self-portrait remains a valuable and fascinating record of the gregarious madman who made headlines in the 70s.
With Idi Amin Dada,
“Un film démystificateur qui vaut son pesant d’or”
“Un document accablant sur certains régimes de pouvoir absolu en Afrique noire”
“Ubuesque”
“Un portrait exemplaire”
“Ce film est un film remarquable – il faut l’avoir vu”
INFORMATIONS »
— director
Barbet Schroeder
Barbet Schroeder
— cast
Idi Amin Dada,
Idi Amin Dada,
— producers
Les Films du Losange
Les Films du Losange
— duration
1h32
1h32
— release date france
June 19, 1974
June 19, 1974
— nationality
France
France
— genre
a documentary
a documentary
— french distributor
Les Films du Losange
Les Films du Losange
— international sales
Les Films du Losange
Les Films du Losange
— format
1.66
1.66
— length
2468 m
2468 m
— sound format
Mono
Mono
— cinematographer
Nestor Almendros
Nestor Almendros
— sound
Alain Sempé
Alain Sempé
— editing
Denise de Casabianca
Denise de Casabianca
— music
Idi Amin Dada
Idi Amin Dada
