The African Twin Towers (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2008, The African Twin Towers is a notable film directed by Christoph Schlingensief, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Originally conceived as a film about 9/11, Richard Wagner, and the warrior Hagen von Tronje, to be shot in the German southwest African colony of Lüderitz, Namibia, The African Twin Towers instead turned into an unusually personal and absorbing documentary about an incomplete film and Schlingensief’s art in general.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The African Twin Towers 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 The African Twin Towers page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The African Twin Towers (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The African Twin Towers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The African Twin Towers worth watching?
- The African Twin Towers holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The African Twin Towers released?
- The African Twin Towers was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.