A 90-minute film features Ugandan dictator Idi Amin meeting his Cabinet, reviewing troops, and discussing his political ideology.
“A self portrait.”
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A 90-minute film features Ugandan dictator Idi Amin meeting his Cabinet, reviewing troops, and discussing his political ideology.
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General Idi Amin Dada features Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in meetings with his Cabinet and military officials. Filmmaker Barbet Schroeder presents Amin discussing his visions for Uganda and his views on governance. The 90-minute film includes scenes of military parades and troop reviews, illustrating Amin's approach to leadership during his regime in the early 1970s. The documentary is produced in France and Switzerland.
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Why Watch
- Meet Idi Amin in his own words and actions.
- See the military parades that defined his regime.
- Follow Amin's interactions with his Cabinet.
Did You Know
- The film was released in 1974 and has a runtime of 90 minutes.
- It was produced in two countries: France and Switzerland.
- The documentary features three languages: English, French, and Kiswahili.
- The tagline of the film is 'A self portrait.'
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Who directed the documentary General Idi Amin Dada?
The documentary was directed by Barbet Schroeder.
What year was General Idi Amin Dada released?
General Idi Amin Dada was released in 1974.
What languages are spoken in the documentary General Idi Amin Dada?
The documentary features English, French, and Kiswahili.
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