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African Apocalypse

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Activist Femi Nylander unearths the shocking reality of Joseph Conrad’s seminal work, ‘Heart of Darkness.’ African Apocalypse follows the trail of a 19th century French colonial military commander who burned his way across Africa, massacring tens of thousands in the name of imperial domination. Communities still devastated by a century old atrocity speak out for the first time, while Nylander begins to question his own sense of belonging.

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Phil Hoad Guardian 10/30/2020
4/5
[Nylander] is doing invaluable work here, disinterring another collectively obscured tragedy and presenting it back to Europe as part of a long-overdue revision of colonialism. Go to Full Review Audrey Owusu London Evening Standard 10/26/2020
3/5
Though the film generally provides an reflective and insightful look at the horrors of Paul Voulet and colonialism, it falls into a trap, as many documentaries on this topic do. Go to Full Review Alexa Dalby Dog and Wolf 11/07/2020
4/5
African Apocalypse is gripping detective work, factually revelatory and emotionally memorable. Go to Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall 11/06/2020
4/5
It's a fascinating travelog tracing a line from the present into the past. And it adds firsthand accounts to events mainly known only through fiction. Go to Full Review Jim Ross TAKE ONE Magazine 10/30/2020
Although mostly straightforward in visual presentation, Lemkin isn't above the odd flourish, which adds to the themes and connections the film looks to address. Go to Full Review MaryAnn Johanson Flick Filosopher 10/30/2020
4.5/5
In an intimate yet shattering documentary, Black British activist Femi Nylander searches for 'the imperial history they didn't teach at school,' and finds it. Heartbreaking, provocative, illuminating. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Rob Lemkin

Director

Femi Nylander

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Rob Lemkin

Screenwriter

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Synopsis Activist Femi Nylander unearths the shocking reality of Joseph Conrad’s seminal work, ‘Heart of Darkness.’ African Apocalypse follows the trail of a 19th century French colonial military commander who burned his way across Africa, massacring tens of thousands in the name of imperial domination. Communities still devastated by a century old atrocity speak out for the first time, while Nylander begins to question his own sense of belonging.
Director
Rob Lemkin
Screenwriter
Rob Lemkin
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 28m