rjun67 I first viewed this film (in it's 140 minute original cut)after trying to find out information about the Zanzibar Revolution in 1964 when up to 20,000 Arabs were massacred by African revolutionaries.I was directed to this film and I could not believe such an important film has been banned and damned by most countries in Europe and The USA.It may sound and look racist when you are viewing it but it highlights valid points such as the mindless slaughter of animals (formerly protected by British Authorities)and the need by the new governments to destroy the perfectly workable Colonial infrastructure that they inherited. The racist murders by Black on White and Black on Arab are documented and leaves you feeling chilled that the new Black Administrations motivation was only to childishly say WE ARE African...YOU ARE NOT!, when you are confronted with this it is difficult not to dismiss the entire continent as a busted flush. The film concentrates on just 2 years 1963-64 (when many of the former British and Belgian colonies became independent.The scenes of the Zanzibar Revolution are terrifying you get a feeling of helplessness as the helicopter flies over hundreds of Arabs running into the sea to escape from Blacks with guns, and the day after when the helicopter returns to the same spot........we see that all these people have been butchered, lying on the blood soaked sand in white robes. The main problem with this film is that we are to blame because we never want to see another race in this light and the truth is hidden, when in fact it should be viewed and debated. this is a true masterpiece.

druss44121-1 Truly presents the world as a dark place without a happy ending, or an ending at all, a world full of intolerance part of the human condition. Even worse, there is great indifference towards this intolerance, even displayed by the filmmakers themselves as they arguably exploit the rape of Africa, equally marvelled by the human tragedy and the cinematic scope of Africa in crisis. Yet, the images are genuine, if not presented in a genuine way, and the use of editing, music, and all the techniques of cinema masterfully create a tour de force that commands debate, thought, and maybe - someday- action.Is this perhaps an example of what "art" really is, for better and for worse? The fact that it took me over a year to really put into words why this film affected me so much, and yet was still villainous in many ways (a paradox to be sure), makes me think that it is.

cultfilmfan Africa Addio, is an Italian film with English subtitles. The film is a documentary about Africa, including scenes of animals being poached, a civil war and a revolution and a bunch of tribes being slaughtered. The film came out in Italy in 1966 and then came to North America in 1970 entitled Africa: Blood And Guts, and had 37 minutes cut from it's running time. Winner of The David Award for Best Production at The David Di Donatello Awards. The version I saw of the film was the 139 minute director's cut. The film is a very good looking film with great cinematography and production design. The film is also very interesting and is very powerful and disturbing with some of the images it shows us. After awhile the film started to feel long though and felt like it dragged on a little bit too much the last half hour or so. Some parts were also a little confusing but generally this is an entertaining, interesting and powerful film that is just as shocking now as it was in the 60's.

03welshc what idiot would call this a documentary. all you see is animals having their guts pulled out and Africans being murdered with close ups. one of the most un-entertaining films ever. if you really want to see torture and executions go visit a slaughterhouse or an abattoir and as for bodies go to the mortuary. gross and disgusting.vile tasteless and senseless waste of film.anyone who is a deranged pshyco will love this but those of you who are squeamish don't watch this.YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART. pass the puke buckets , please oh and if you have friends round be ready with the mop bucket and disinfectant for this so called documentary of puke inducing gore