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The Empire in Africa

2006 · 87 min

A sober, harrowing account of a brutal war and the world's failure to stop it, heavy with real footage and testimony.

Directed by
Philippe Diaz
Genres
Documentary
Overview
The story of the war the international community waged against civil war stricken Sierra Leone.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
War, violence, politics, corruption
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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How it feels

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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence strong
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action3
    Horror3
    Humour0
    Realism10
    Romance0
    Tension6
    Darkness8
    Complexity6
    Emotional weight8

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Philippe Diaz
    Starring
    Ahmad Tejan Kabbah, Foday Sankoh, Mike Lamin, Zainab Hawa Bangura
    Runtime
    87 min
    Country
    France, United States of America
    Languages
    English, French

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