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1 videodisc (161 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
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Based on the life of writer Isak Dinesen
The true story of Karen Blixen, a strong-willed woman who runs a coffee plantation in Kenya (British East Africa) in 1914, and her passionate love affair with a big-game hunter. An epic romance of love and loss
Based on the books: "Out of Africa", "Shadows on the grass", and "Letters from Africa" by Isak Dinesen; "Isak Dinesen: the life of a storyteller" by Judith Thurman; and "Silence will speak" by Errol Trzebinski
Originally released as a motion picture in 1985
Special features: Song of Africa : an original documentary; Feature commentary with director Sydney Pollack; Production notes; Cast & filmmakers; Theatrical trailer; Universal WEB links
Director of photography, David Watkin; music, John Barry; co-producer, Terence Clegg
Cast: Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Klaus Maria Brandauer
MPAA rating: PG
DVD, region 1, NTSC, dual layer; anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1); Dolby digital 4.1 surround (English) or 2.0 stereo (French)
In English with optional soundrack in French; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired
1985 Academy Award winners: Best Picture (Sydney Pollack) ; Best writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium (Kurt Luedtke) ; Best Music, Original Score (John Barry) ; Best Sound (Chris Jenkins, Gary Alexander, Larry Stensvold, Peter Handford) ; Best Art Direction (Art Direction: Stephen Grimes ; Set Decoration: Josie MacAvin) ; Best Cinematography (David Watkin)
1986 Golden Globes: Best motion picture-drama ; Best original score-motion picture ; Best performance by an actor in a supporting role in a motion picture (Klaus Maria Brandauer)