Underplayed Gems

Carl Peters (1941)

Carl Peters poster
Directed by
Herbert Selpin
Genre
drama film, adventure film, propaganda film
Country
Germany
Runtime
1h 57m
Rating
5.8 of 10 from 4 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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A German colonial leader tries to establish territory in Africa in the late 19th century. He faces opposition from British colonial powers and navigates challenges with local guides.

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What happens

Carl Peters is a 1941 German historical drama film directed by Herbert Selpin and starring Hans Albers, Karl Dannemann, and Fritz Odemar. It was produced as an anti-British propaganda film during the Second World War. Albers portrays the titular German colonial leader. Bayume Mohamed Husen plays his native guide. The art director Fritz Maurischat worked on the film's sets. It was shot at the Bavaria Studios in Munich and the Barrandov Studios in Prague. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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