The African Woman (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film
Released in 1990, The African Woman is a drama film directed by Margarethe von Trotta, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Serious, logical Martha (Barbara Sukowa) and dreamy, superstitious Anna (Stefania Sandrelli) have been best friends. That is, until Martha's lover Victor (Sami Frey) decides he'd rather be Anna's lover. Mortified, Martha flees to Africa, leaving the field clear for her ex-friend. When Anna comes down with cancer, she pleads with Victor to get her to come back and somehow put this rupture in their friendship behind them. Curiously, Martha does come back, and after some understandable tension and a few bitter words, they manage to reestablish their friendship, though it is now on a different basis.
Who’s in it. The African Woman stars Barbara Sukowa as Martha, Stefania Sandrelli as Anna, Sami Frey as Victor and Jan Biczycki as Swinarski, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The African Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The African Woman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The African Woman (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The African Woman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The African Woman?
- The African Woman stars Barbara Sukowa, Stefania Sandrelli, Sami Frey, Jan Biczycki and Alexandre Mnouchkine.
- When was The African Woman released?
- The African Woman was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.