Watched this to get ready for the Forest Whitaker/James Mcavoy blockbuster. It’s quite twisted experience. Idi Amin let Barbet Schroeder and his crew film his life. This head of state spends tons of time trying to make himself look like a powerful visionary. Almost tragically, Amin comes across looking impotent and petty.
If you detach yourself from the human impacts of Idi Amin’s regime, the film is actually quite funny. To embellish “his” documentary he stages a mock invasion of Israel. Also, for the camera, he insults his minions, and stages authentic African dances. But it’s really difficult to detach yourself and enjoy Amin’s antics because the first scene is uniquely horrific.

The features included in the disc add a lot to the film, filling in blanks and explaining the context