Africa Express Presents: EGOLI

2021 0h 35m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

Spoiler shield

Chronicling the creative process, intimate collaborations and the fascinating characters behind Africa Express' EGOLI album, recorded in one week in Johannesburg South Africa in 2018 with BCUC, BLK JKS, Blue May, Damon Albarn, DJ Spoko, Dominowe, Faka, Georgia, Ghetts, Gruff Rhys, Infamous Boiz, Mr Jukes, The Mahotella Queens, Moonchild Sanelly, Morena Leraba, Muzi, Nick Zinner, Nonku Phiri, Otim Alpha, Phuzekhemisi, Poté, Remi Kabaka Jr, Sibot and Zolani Mahola.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

WhatsApp X Facebook Telegram

Cast

BCUC
Self
BLK JKS
Self
Blue May
Self
Damon Albarn
Self
DJ Spoko
Self
Dominowe
Self
Georgia
Self
Ghetts
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Denholm Hewlett
Countries: South Africa

Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.

Did you know?

Fun facts 🍿

1 / 6

RUNTIME

Did you know

Tight 35-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

MoodPlayr · trivia#01

2 / 6

ERA

Did you know

Released 5 years ago.

MoodPlayr · trivia#02

3 / 6

RUNTIME

Did you know

Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

MoodPlayr · trivia#03

4 / 6

DIRECTOR

Did you know

Editor Denholm Hewlett shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

MoodPlayr · trivia#04

5 / 6

CAST

Did you know

BCUC and BLK JKS and Blue May carry the top of the cast.

MoodPlayr · trivia#05

6 / 6

WILD

Did you know

IMDB entry: tt14006452 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

MoodPlayr · trivia#06

Cinephile deep dive

The take

Denholm Hewlett directs. Denholm Hewlett cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in South Africa.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 35-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 5 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Denholm Hewlett shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5BCUC and BLK JKS and Blue May carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt14006452 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.