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Film

Gud gav hende en Mercedes-Benz

Katia Forbert Petersen, Denmark, 1992

48 min.DK/Documentary

A different picture of Africa, not the begging and unhealthy one, but a manifold and optimistic one. In the market of the capital of Togo, Lomé, a group of women control the trade, some old, plump, black women, often illiterates, have known to make themselves respected and earn money. Mama Benz is a woman who controls the sale of the wonderful African textiles and always drives around in a large Mercedes-Benz.
Basic information Credits
Original title Gud gav hende en Mercedes-Benz
Danish title Gud gav hende en Mercedes-Benz
Keywords Women, Africans, Living conditions, Africa, Gender roles
Director Katia Forbert Petersen
Screenplay Ingrid Nyström, Katia Forbert Petersen
Production country Denmark
Danish rating Allowed for all
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Companies

Production company Sfinx Film/TV

Direction

Direction Katia Forbert Petersen

Script

Script Ingrid Nyström
Script Katia Forbert Petersen

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