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3.9
166 Ratings

Echoes from a Somber Empire

Echos aus einem düsteren Reich

Directed by Werner Herzog
France, Germany, 1990
Documentary

Synopsis

South African journalist Michael Goldsmith presents Jean-Bédel Bokassa, dictator of the Central African Republic from 1966 to 1979, through eyewitness testimony.

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Echoes from a Somber Empire Directed by Werner Herzog
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Awards & Festivals

Venice Film Festival

1990 | Special Mention: Filmcritica Bastone Bianco Award

Berlin International Film Festival

1991

International Film Festival Rotterdam

1991

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