Product: Nowhere in Africa (2003)
Rating: 4.0
"Differences are good"
Barely escaping Nazi Germany before the borders were closed the Jewish family of Walter, Jettel, and their young daughter Regina immigrate to Kenya where Walter finds work on a cattle farm. During their stay they learn to survive the harsh African living conditions and climate, but more importantly, they learn that the differences between groups of people are beneficial for society. Both Jettel and Walter struggle to understand each other, and they find that their marital love and passion is suffering. Meanwhile, young Regina learns to assimilate herself in the Kenyan culture by befriending local tribesmen and young children. As time progresses she struggles to retain her memories of Germany. She is the most enduring character in this film. Her love towards Owour is remarkable and tender. The cinematography of the Kenyan wide-open spaces and distant mountain ranges are truly stunning and shouldn't be missed. The locust scene is especially well done. NOWHERE IN AFRICA provides a rare glimpse into the lives of Jews fleeing the German Holocaust and trying to survive in Africa, despite their apparent flaws and weaknesses. Well worth watching.