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Actors: Kim Basinger, Vincent Perez
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about I Dreamed of Africa |
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I Dreamed of Africa is the true story of Kuki Gallmann. After surviving a terrible car crash, she begins to question her life. To find herself, she marries a close friend and they move to his farm in Kenya. Kuki faces many triumphs and tragedy at her new home.
--Sincerae Smith, Resident Scholar
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This movie is about the main character, Kuki, overcoming her fears and learning about love, herself, and family.
--laura, Resident Scholar
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An Italian woman comes to Africa with her husband and experiences many joys and sorrows for her many years of living there.
--Frankie Paiva, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of I Dreamed of Africa |
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Plot
Time/era of movie:
- 1980's-1999
Wandering in wilderness
Yes
Ethnic/Regional/Gender story?
Yes
Main Char. ethnic: (if not US Caucasian)
- Italian
Woman/class/friends story?
- woman's story
Story of city/rural life?
- Small Town
Culture clash?
- visiting a different culture
Culture of surrounding area:
- African Black
Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Profession/status:
- writer
Age:
- 20's-30's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- blonde
Hair type
- (woman) medium/shoulderlgn wavey
Body type
- (woman) skinny
Unclothed?
- Chest
Events of movie makes character more...
- tougher
Ethnicity/Nationality
- Italian
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Hair color
- brunette (Brown)
Hair style
- (man) short/standard straight
Body type
- (man) muscular
How much in movie?
- 20%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- Italian
Setting
Africa
Yes
Kind of Africa:
- Black Africa
- White Enclave
Farm/Ranch?
Yes
Farm/Ranch:
- ranch
- lot of descript of animal care
Misc setting
- school
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- explicit references to deaths
Movie makes you feel...
- thoughtful
Any profanity?
- Occasional swearing
If soundtrack VERY NOTICEABLE...
- Orchestra/classical
Is this movie based on a
- book
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