Africa
2002, Czech. Directed by Ladislav Smoljak.
The fourteenth Cimrman play takes us to the heart of a continent almost untouched by civilization. Czech travelers encounter a strange tribe of cannibals and almost end up on their menu. The members of this tribe are unusual in two ways: their appearance and their extraordinary docility. These characteristics enabled Cimrman to solve linguistic and staging problems with an elegance that other world playwrights can only envy. If, say, G. B. Shaw had tackled such a theme, the audience would have spent 5 to 7 hours in the auditorium. Cimrman managed to do it in just one hour (not counting the introductory scientific seminar). For the first time in the history of the Jára Cimrman Theater, a live animal appears on stage.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Czech
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Divadlo Járy Cimrmana (kolekce): watch order
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Details
- Released
- 5 October 2002
- Original title
- Afrika
- Country
- Czech Republic
- Written by
- Ladislav Smoljak, Zdeněk Svěrák
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Africa: quick answers
What should I watch before Africa?
Watch The Stand In (1997), Plum Tree (1997), The Nude (1998), and Investigation of the Loss of a Class Book (1998) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Africa?
Next in the series: Cimrman in the World of Music (2006), The Conquest of the North Pole (2007), and Long, Broad and Nearsight (2007).
Is Africa worth watching?
Africa doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Africa?
Africa runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Africa have a post-credits scene?
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Africa parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Africa on?
Africa isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 October 2002. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Africa?
If you liked Africa, try Oh, Hello on Broadway, Much Ado About Nothing, Noises Off....
Who directed Africa?
Africa (2002) was directed by Ladislav Smoljak and stars Zdeněk Svěrák, Petr Brukner, Jaroslav Weigel.