Children/Family // Lost in Africa
Family Drama : 90 min : DenmarkSimon, 11, a black adopted boy and soccer enthusiast, travels with his Danish mother to his country of origin, Kenya. Soon after arriving, Simon loses his beloved soccer ball. When he tries to find it, he gets lost in the biggest city-slum in Africa.
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Title
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Lost in Africa
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Original Title
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Kidnappet
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Prod. Year
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2010
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Country of Origin
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Denmark
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Language Spoken
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Danish, English, Swahili
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Duration
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92 min.
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Shot on
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16mm
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Screen Ratio
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1,85:1
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Format
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35mm
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Domestic Release
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2009-10-07
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Admission/rating
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11+
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Target Group
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11-15
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Director
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Vibeke Muasya
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Cast
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Lars Mikkelsen, Simon Larsen, Connie Nielsen |
The film follows Simon, 11, a black adopted boy and soccer enthusiast, who travels back to Kenya with his Danish mother Susanne (Connie Nielsen). Soon after arriving, Simon loses his beloved soccer ball. When he tries to find it, he gets lost in the biggest city-slum in Africa. Dressed in trendy shoes and fancy clothes he clearly stands out, but after he gets mugged he looks like any other African boy. Distraught, Susanne announces a reward in the media. With a price on his head, Simon now must be careful in the slum alleyways to avoid the conspiring hunters he now needs all the help he can get from his new friends.