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March 28, 2003
Exiles in Africa endure the upheavals of war
By JOCELYN NOVECK
Associated Press Writer
Associated Press Writer
Many films have managed to capture the sweeping horrors of war. Fewer, though, have managed to grasp at the same time its less sweeping effects.
One of the most admirable qualities of "Nowhere in Africa," which netted Germany the best foreign film Oscar, is that it does just that, telling the poignant story of one family's wartime experience as well as providing a piercing look at a struggling marriage, with all its ups and downs.
| Nowhere in Africa |
 Director: Caroline Link Cast: Juliane Kohler, Merab Nindze, Lea Kurka, Matthias Habich, Sidede Onyulo, Keroline Eckertz Rating: Not rated Running time: 138 minutes |
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