General Idi Amin Dada: A Self Portrait (1974)

Original title

Général Idi Amin Dada: Autoportrait

Directed by

Barbet Schroeder

Genre

documentary film

Country

France, Switzerland

Runtime

1h 32m

Rating

7.0 of 10 from 37 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

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How it feels

This documentary follows the Ugandan dictator Idi Amin as he gives interviews and attends public events. It shows how he presented himself to the world while in power.

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What happens

General Idi Amin Dada: A Self Portrait (French: Général Idi Amin Dada: Autoportrait) is a 1974 documentary film by French director Barbet Schroeder with English dialogue. It was made with the support and participation of its subject, the Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. The film depicts Amin at the height of his power as the ruler of Uganda. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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