Africa United

Synopsis

Africa United tells the extraordinary story of three Rwandan children and their bid to achieve their lifelong dream - to take part in the opening ceremony of the 2010 Football World Cup in Johannesburg.

On the way to the vital selection trial, disaster strikes when Fabrice, Dudu and Béatrice board the wrong bus and cross into the Congo; without papers, money or a believable story, they are escorted to a refugee camp. But with considerable ingenuity and sass (and a World Cup wall chart for a map), our pint-sized heroes escape the camp and set off through the endless horizons of Africa in pursuit of their dream, picking up along the way a 'dream team' of displaced kids, who help them negotiate a series of glorious, dangerous and hilarious adventures.

Through their 3000 mile journey, we encounter an Africa few people have ever seen; experience an epic adventure through seven countries; and feel the joy, laughter and hope that comes from making an incredible journey together.

Africa United is a dramatic, heartfelt and enchanting story set to enthral audiences worldwide.

Details

Year

2010

Type of film

Features

Running Time

88 mins

Format

35mm

Director

Debs Gardner-Paterson 1st Feature

Producer

Mark Blaney, Jackie Sheppard, Eric Kabera

Editor

Victoria Boydell

Screenwriter

Rhidian Brook

Director of Photography

Sean Bobbitt

Production Designer

Mike Gunn

Music

Bernie Gardner

Principal Cast

Eriya Ndayambaje, Sanyu Joanita Kintu, Roger Nsengiyumva, Sherrie Silver, Yves Dusenge

Genre

Production status

Complete

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Last updated 4th February 2011