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Nostalgic Journey: Nowhere in Africa and Me

April 15, 2023 by Moni 27 Comments

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“Nowhere in Africa” is a touching and dramatic film that portrays the struggles and triumphs of a Jewish family that fled Nazi Germany to live in Kenya. The movie follows the story of Walter, Jettel, and their daughter Regina, who are forced to leave their comfortable life in Germany and start over in the unfamiliar and hostile environment of colonial Africa.

The film beautifully captures the complexities of human emotions, as the family tries to come to terms with their new life and the challenges they face. Walter, a successful lawyer in Germany, becomes a farmer in Kenya, and Jettel, a socialite, must adapt to a life without servants and luxury. Regina, meanwhile, struggles with the loss of her homeland and the difficulties of adjusting to a new culture.

The film is also a powerful commentary on the history of colonialism in Africa and the struggles of the people who lived under it. The tension between the British colonizers and the local Kenyan tribes is palpable, and the film depicts the struggles of the Africans who were caught in the middle of the conflict.

Despite the challenges, the family begins to adapt to their new life in Kenya, and they develop a deep connection to the land and the people around them. The film is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of love and family to overcome even the greatest challenges.

My Verdict on the movie:

For me, “Nowhere in Africa” was a deeply emotional and impactful film that stayed with me long after I watched it. The story of Walter, Jettel, and Regina’s journey to find a new home and their struggles to adapt to a new way of life touched me deeply. The film beautifully portrays the complexity of human emotions and the importance of family and love in overcoming adversity. It is a must-watch for anyone who wants to be inspired by the resilience of the human spirit.

This post is a part of Blogchatter A2Z challenge 2023

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  1. Shilpa Garg says

    April 16, 2023 at 7:30 am

    The film has explored a complex theme and shares a great lesson about resilience in the times of adversity!! Would love to check it out! Thanks Monidipa!

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  2. Rehana says

    April 16, 2023 at 8:23 pm

    I like the range in your movie recommendations. They are all very beautiful. Thank you

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  3. Jenny says

    April 17, 2023 at 1:23 am

    I like the sound of this film, it sounds an interesting perspective on the upheaval of war.

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  4. Lyosha says

    April 17, 2023 at 1:35 am

    looks romantic and very interesting. I like such movies from time to time and Africa as setting makes it even better

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  5. Ambuj Saxena says

    April 17, 2023 at 12:14 pm

    I love historical movies and I think films on colonialism have a lot of lessons for all of us. I have added this movie to my watch list!

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  6. Rhian Westbury says

    April 17, 2023 at 3:34 pm

    I’ve never heard of this movie before but it sounds like an interesting and touching movie. I want to watch wider things so I’ll definitely be adding it to the list x

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  7. Jennifer L Prince says

    April 17, 2023 at 5:44 pm

    I find the Holocaust so tragic and interesting. I definitely need to watch this as it sounds like a story of triumph through the hardships.

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  8. Karen says

    April 17, 2023 at 7:03 pm

    I’ve never seen this one but it seems an awesome movie to watch! This weekend for sure, thank you so much…

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  9. Laura says

    April 17, 2023 at 7:17 pm

    Kenya is the most beautiful place ever! It is my favourite destination. I would watch this movie just for that.

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  10. Kimberley says

    April 17, 2023 at 9:00 pm

    I am always so intrigued by war movies. Unfortunately my husband is not, so I will watch this when I will have some me-time. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. Maureen says

    April 17, 2023 at 9:05 pm

    This sounds like an interesting movie to see. I love that this one explores how as a family they need to cope with the challenges they are faced in a new land where they know nothing about. This definitely will have a lot of life lessons we can all learn from.

    Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com

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  12. Nyxie says

    April 17, 2023 at 10:07 pm

    I’ve never seen this nor heard of this film but it sounds to be very emotional. Definitely something to keep in mind for a rainy Sunday.

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  13. Debbie says

    April 18, 2023 at 2:48 am

    This film, Nowhere in Africa and Me, is a new suggestion for me. It sounds intriguing as the story line of starting over in tumultuous times resonates with me. I’ll check it out soon!

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  14. Stephanie says

    April 18, 2023 at 3:39 am

    This sounds like an interesting movie! I have a good friend who was born and raised in Kenya so I’d love to watch with her and see how close it is to what her life was like there as a native with outsiders in her country.

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  15. vidya says

    April 18, 2023 at 4:54 am

    Not sure I have watched this movie though i have heard about it. and your review of the movie tempts me to watch it soon.. thanks for these movie recos

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  16. Rosey says

    April 18, 2023 at 7:06 am

    It sounds good. And yes, the human spirit is so resilient. We see it in so many different kinds of situations.

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  17. Kristy Bullard says

    April 18, 2023 at 7:14 pm

    I love watching emotional and inspirational movies! This one sounds like the perfect movie for me to watch this weekend.

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  18. Olga says

    April 18, 2023 at 11:42 pm

    I had never heard about this movie too, but I love war and anti-war movies. Also, films with deep meaning are gems for me. We will watch Nowhere in Africa with my husband this weekend.

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  19. Fransic verso says

    April 19, 2023 at 1:59 am

    Never seen this movie before and seem interesting. That’s interesting that it’s impactful because it’s been while since I had this experience before.

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  20. Beth says

    April 19, 2023 at 3:51 am

    It is so rare to find a film where you become quickly, simply absorbed in the story. This is one of them!

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  21. Alita Pacio says

    April 19, 2023 at 3:53 am

    I can relate to this movie! FInding a new home and adapting to the challenges that comes with in is something I experienced too when I moved to a foreign country.

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  22. Rosey says

    April 19, 2023 at 3:07 pm

    I’m sure it’s heart=wrenching too. These movies are so hard to digest even as we cheer for those who got away.

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  23. May says

    April 19, 2023 at 3:52 pm

    I’m so very interested to watch this movie. Where is this? HBO ? Netflix? Would you let me know, please, so I can watch it, too, with my kids. It seems like the kind of movie that educates and I like those.

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  24. Angela says

    April 19, 2023 at 5:38 pm

    This sounds like an amazing movie! I have been looking for something to watch this weekend, so I am going to check this one out!

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  25. MELANIE E says

    April 19, 2023 at 6:19 pm

    I haven’t come across this movie yet. it sounds like it would be very interesting to watch but also hard hitting in parts too.

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  26. SONIA SEIVWRIGHT says

    April 20, 2023 at 4:26 pm

    Now this is something I would like to watch. I have a soft spot for romantic movies like this. Thanks for sharing.

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  27. Chloe Arnold says

    April 24, 2023 at 7:51 pm

    How is this film not more popular? It sounds like something I would love! Thanks for the tip! You always suggest the best movies.

    Reply

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