Out of Africa
– Out of Africa tells the story of the life of Danish author Karen Blixen, who at the beginning of the..
Out of Africa tells the story of the life of Danish author Karen Blixen, who at the beginning of the 20th century moved to Africa to build a new life for herself. The film is based on the autobiographical novel by Karen Blixen from 1937.
20 Dec 1985
English, Swahili
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Sydney Pollack
Karen Blixen (based upon: "Out of Africa" and other writings), Judith Thurman (book), Errol Trzebinski (book), Kurt Luedtke (screenplay)
Meryl Streep, Robert Redford, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Michael Kitchen
Follows the life of Karen Blixen, who establishes a plantation in Africa. Her life is Complicated by a husband of convenience (Bror Blixen), a true love (Denys), troubles on the plantation, schooling of the natives, war, and catching VD from her husband.
Won 7 Oscars. Another 23 wins & 27 nominations.
Universal Pictures