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Man from Africa and Girl from India (1982)

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From Time Out Film Guide

Sexual repression, cultural alienation and religious fanaticism are only some of the ingredients in the extraordinary 'melting pot' of this movie from Trinidad. Parallel plots, stuck together with lots of calypso music, illustrate contrasting examples of extremism, with the black, virile macho-man Michael not getting enough, and his friend Shaam, the sensitive Indian boy, unable to kiss his beautiful bride without seeing devils. The complicated plot falls over itself trying to explain every moral twist and turn, while the actors (none of them professional) are endearingly theatrical. Apparently a huge success in the West Indies and parts of America, it's being aimed at an ethnic audience here who may be better able to appreciate its style and cultural intricacies.

Author: HR

Time Out Film Guide

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Ngiadi said...

Posted on Oct 28 2011 03:59 I watch this movie way back and desperately looking for where i can buy a copy

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Lorraine said...

Posted on Aug 25 2011 13:09 plizzzzzz im also in need of this movie, im in Zimbabwe and tell me were i can get it..

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shed said...

Posted on Jun 23 2011 03:24 this movie is in such high demand why cant someone make it available even if it means a remake

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SEAVON said...

Posted on May 25 2011 17:06 Looking for this so bad one of the movie that brings back the old days

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Sceon said...

Posted on Mar 19 2011 17:40 Made sum checkz 4 dis movie n still hav not being able 2 located them..... Really need 2 c it, still de best Caribbean movie i ever saw :-)

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Aubrey said...

Posted on Jan 10 2011 13:57 I need these Movies

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Mgullu (Tanzania) said...

Posted on Jan 05 2011 08:10 When i go back in time and reminiscing, this movie do always reflects in my mind like 25 years ago. The best movie, best scenes plus the best soundtrack. someone send the link

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Sceon said...

Posted on Nov 03 2010 20:52 I'm still trying to get these 2 movies 2 buy. really would like 2 know where i can get them 2 buy,,, best Caribbean movies i ever saw, saw them when i was a little boy n luv them ever since :-)

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cat said...

Posted on Oct 19 2010 22:47 I saw this movie when I was 12 years old and have been searching for it since I became an adult and have yet to find it.

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p.hooper said...

Posted on Oct 12 2010 11:12 i saw this film in guyana when i was a 15yrs and now i am an adult it is one of those film that i so want to see again,where can i guyan both of the movies?

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Towards Tafirenyika said...

Posted on Apr 27 2010 21:02 What if we all make a request to the makers/producer of this movie. Last year l spendl almost an hour on the phone trying to get in touch with the producers, but to no avail.
l foned Time Out, and was told it was in archives but where?

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king hopi said...

Posted on Apr 27 2010 18:43 am looking for this movie, where can i buy it. harare

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jen said...

Posted on Jan 09 2010 03:58 this movie was everything to me my first daughter was name rina i have told her about this movie and my wish is that she could actually see this film she is now 27 yrs so someone please let me know where i can buy a copy ps did i mention my husbands name is michael so you see why i love this movie.

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Esther said...

Posted on Nov 09 2009 00:58 one of the best films ever made, I would like to know where ican buy one pleaaaase

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jefferson said...

Posted on Jul 16 2009 08:58 one of the best movies ever made i m looking for it on dvd. anyone please help.

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