White Elephant

White Elephant

Comedy, Documentary | Jan. 1, 1984

This film was made entirely in Ghana and consists of documentary scenes and a fictitious story about a British engineer who wants to import microchips to Africa. But the reaction of the blacks to his plans to build a fully automatic plastic furniture factory surprises him. His faith in technocracy stands opposed to what they know about the environment. When the conflict has reached its climax, a spell is cast upon him... finally, he gives up... but his attitude toward Africa has changed for the better.

White Elephant

Comedy, Documentary | Jan. 1, 1984

White Elephant
This film was made entirely in Ghana and consists of documentary scenes and a fictitious story about a British engineer who wants to import microchips to Africa. But the reaction of the blacks to his plans to build a fully automatic plastic furniture factory surprises him. His faith in technocracy stands opposed to what they know about the environment. When the conflict has reached its climax, a spell is cast upon him... finally, he gives up... but his attitude toward Africa has changed for the better.
Producers Worldoc Production
Original title White Elephant
Directors Werner Grusch
Writers Werner Grusch, Ashley Pharoah

Cast

Peter Firth

as Peter Davidson

Nana Seowg

as High Priestess