"Schlafkrankheit" is a 2011 film about a family of White people working as development workers in Africa. They run into exotic illnesses, but also into everyday problems in normal life just like we do. It's written and directed by Ulrich Kühler who included some autobiographical events from his childhood here. The lead actor is Pierre Bokma and as he is French just like most of the other cast members, the main language here is French.
I was never really entertained watching this film. It's not bad by any means, but I am a bit surprised these 90 minutes received quite a few accolades, for example with the German Film Critics Circle or at the Berlin Film Festival. As a whole, I would not recommend this movie. There are many other German and French films out there which are more worth the watch.
I was never really entertained watching this film. It's not bad by any means, but I am a bit surprised these 90 minutes received quite a few accolades, for example with the German Film Critics Circle or at the Berlin Film Festival. As a whole, I would not recommend this movie. There are many other German and French films out there which are more worth the watch.