Return from Africa (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1973, Return from Africa is a drama film directed by Alain Tanner, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. An ode to liberated speech and to the power of words, "those one speaks to others, those one speaks in silence", Alain Tanner's third film is inspired by a poet and a poetic text which deeply affected him as a young director.
Who’s in it. Return from Africa stars Josée Destoop as Françoise Silvestre, François Marthouret as Vincent Silvestre, Juliet Berto as Juliet, la postière and Anne Wiazemsky as Anne, la postière, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Return from Africa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Return from Africa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Return from Africa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Return from Africa (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Return from Africa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Return from Africa worth watching?
- Return from Africa holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Return from Africa?
- Return from Africa stars Josée Destoop, François Marthouret, Juliet Berto, Anne Wiazemsky and Roger Ibáñez.
- When was Return from Africa released?
- Return from Africa was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.