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General Idi Amin Dada

Original title: Général Idi Amin Dada: Autoportrait

“A self portrait.”

1974 · 1 h 30 min
Directed by Barbet Schroeder · Japan · Contemporary Asian Cinema
Documentary

Cast

Idi Amin Fidel Castro Golda Meir

Credits

Cinematography: Néstor Almendros
Music: Idi Amin
Editing: Denise de Casabianca
Produced by: Jean-François Chauvel Charles-Henri Favrod Jean-Pierre Rassam

Plot

Filmmaker Barbet Schroeder shows the Ugandan dictator meeting his Cabinet, reviewing his troops, explaining his ideology.

Sinekatalog’s take

General Idi Amin Dada (1974) is a Japanese documentary directed by Barbet Schroeder. It stars Idi Amin, Fidel Castro and Golda Meir. It runs 90 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 7.3 / 10 (2,150 votes)
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