Echoes from a Sombre Empire (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1990, Echoes from a Sombre Empire is a documentary film directed by Werner Herzog, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Documentary examining Bokassa's rule in the Central African Republic using the testimony of witnesses and visits to key sites.
Who’s in it. Echoes from a Sombre Empire stars Michael Goldsmith as Himself, Werner Herzog as Self, Augustine Assemat as Herself and Francis Szpiner as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Echoes from a Sombre Empire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Echoes from a Sombre Empire page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Echoes from a Sombre Empire (1990)?
- In US, Echoes from a Sombre Empire is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Echoes from a Sombre Empire worth watching?
- Echoes from a Sombre Empire holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Echoes from a Sombre Empire?
- Echoes from a Sombre Empire stars Michael Goldsmith, Werner Herzog, Augustine Assemat, Francis Szpiner and David Dacko.
- When was Echoes from a Sombre Empire released?
- Echoes from a Sombre Empire was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.