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Chiwetel EjioforForgatókönyvíró:
Chiwetel EjioforOperatőr:
Dick PopeZeneszerző:
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Chiwetel Ejiofor, Maxwell Simba, Noma Dumezweni, Joseph Marcell, Aïssa Maïga, Lemogang Tsipa, Robert Agengo, Melvin AlusaStreaming (1)
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A 13 éves, Malawiban élő William Kamkwamba egy tudományos könyvből ihletet merítve szélkereket épít, hogy megmentse családját az éhezéstől. Megtörtént esemény nyomán. (Netflix)
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For Chiwetel Ejiofor's directorial debut, this is a pretty solid effort. You can tell the story might have originally been short enough for a novella, but the film isn't just about a boy who harnesses the wind—it's also a glimpse into life in Malawi, including its political landscape. Even though the pacing is slow at times, it actually works in the film's favor. It says more about life in this African country than some documentaries do. Overall, a great piece of work.
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The premise is estimated to be about 45 minutes of film material and the 113-minute running time is quite noticeable in some passages, but it is good for Chiwetel Ejiofor's directorial debut. The compelling story of a boy who manages to save the life of his family and village with a clever invention is filmed simply, with a few key and clearly delineated characters and their interactions and connections with each other, plus the misunderstanding of his father, the corruption of the government and the hard life in a poor country in the middle of Africa - as a necessary peppering of the plot. All the key points are sketched out decently and the narrative value is worthwhile, even if the film doesn't usually go completely in depth and rather just skims the surface and focuses primarily on one level.
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