Come Back, Africa (1959) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1959 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1959, Come Back, Africa is a drame and documentaire film directed by Lionel Rogosin, running about 95 minutes. “Filmé clandestinement en 1958 dans un ghetto de Johannesburg” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Zachariah, un Zoulou qui vit dans la pauvreté, part à Johannesburg en quête de travail. Il trouve plusieurs petits jobs dans lesquels il subit chaque fois le terrible racisme ambiant. Il devient mineur, puis domestique dans une famille blanche, il travaille dans un garage et dans un restaurant. Pendant ses heures de loisir, il fréquente des bars réservés aux Noirs où coule l'alcool illégal et où ont lieu de chauds débats sur la ségrégation raciale. Sa femme et son enfant le rejoignent, mais l'espoir vire rapidement au drame....
Who’s in it. Come Back, Africa stars Miriam Makeba as Miriam, Vinah Makeba as Vinah, Zachria Makeba as Zachariah and Molly Parkin.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Come Back, Africa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Criterion Channel, OVID and Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Come Back, Africa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Come Back, Africa tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Come Back, Africa (1959)?
- In États-Unis, Come Back, Africa is available to stream on Criterion Channel, OVID and Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Come Back, Africa worth watching?
- Come Back, Africa holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame and documentaire. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Come Back, Africa?
- Come Back, Africa stars Miriam Makeba, Vinah Makeba, Zachria Makeba and Molly Parkin.
- When was Come Back, Africa released?
- Come Back, Africa was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.