BEYOND THE PLAINS WHERE MAN WAS BORN

[Film]

(100 mins) 1977

Production: Jacques Willemont, 7 Productions / Armorial, Paris & Signfour Films, UK/Canada
Written and directed by MICHAEL RAEBURN
Camera: John Barnard
Editor: Edith Vergne
Distribution: International TV - Cinemas in France, Africa

FESTIVALS :

London, Sydney and Melbourne
Cash prize - Centre National du Cinema, France.

The reconstruction of the traumatic and courageous journey of a Masai boy from the remote plains to the city - a growth of consciousness.

"Raeburn's film is thoughtful, lucid and admirably shot" Financial Times

"Intriguing, unbiased" Daily Mail

"Effective and perceptive, made by someone who knows Africa" Africa Magazine

"Intensely seen and deeply thoughtful" Catholic Herald

"Beautifully photographed and of great interest" London Weekly Diary

"Attractive, unsentimental film by one who knows Africa" Doris Lessing

"The best film I've seen on Africa" President Julius Nyerere of Tanzania