On the front line of China’s foray into Africa, this landmark observational film tells the story of a Chinese farmer, a road builder and the Zambia’s minister of trade to reveal the expanding footprint of a rising global power.
‘When China Met Africa’ is a multi-broadcast and theatrical project with BBC Storyville, Arte France, VPRO and the Sundance Institute.
RELEASE YEAR
2010
CREDITS
A Speakit Films & Zeta Productions co-production
Written, directed and produced by: Marc Francis and Nick Francis
Executive Producer: Miriana Bojic Walter
Editor: Hugh Williams
Music: Florencia Di Concilio
Executive Producer for Arte: Christilla Huillard Kann and Pierrette Ominetti
Executive Producer for BBC: Nick Fraser
Executive Producer for VPRO: Barbara Truyen
PRESS
“Fascinating”
TOTAL FILM
“Compelling”
EMPIRE
“Eye-opening”
The Guardian
“A rare grass-roots view into one of the
most important economic challenges of our age.”
THE TIMES
FESTIVALS
Full Frame Official Selection 2010
Munich Interntational Film Festival Official Selection 2010
Goteburg Interntational Film Festival Official Selection 2010
Rotterdam Interntational Film Festival Official Selection 2010
Sheffield DocFest Official Selection 2010
IDFA Official Selection 2010
AWARDS
Best Filmmaker Award Margaret Mead International Film Festival
Best Film The Observer Ethical Awards
