

The Death Knell
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At the beginning of the 1960s, in Salisbury (now Harare), in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), the government of Ian Smith hanged three black revolutionaries who had nevertheless been pardoned by the Queen of England. René Vautier, with ZAPU (Zimbabwe African Party for Unity), denounces this killing. Expelled by the Rhodesian police (informed by the French secret services), the filmmaker shoots a film in Algeria in the form of an indictment against colonial savagery. The film was first banned in France, then authorized in 1965.
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About The Death Knell
At the beginning of the 1960s, in Salisbury (now Harare), in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), the government of Ian Smith hanged three black revolutionaries who had nevertheless been pardoned by the Queen of England. René Vautier, with ZAPU (Zimbabwe African Party for Unity), denounces this killing. Expelled by the Rhodesian police (informed by the French secret services), the filmmaker shoots a film in Algeria in the form of an indictment against colonial savagery. The film was first banned in France, then authorized in 1965. Running 6 minutes.
The Death Knell Cast and Characters
The cast features Djibril Diop Mambéty (as Narrator). Their performances are a major reason The Death Knell has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason The Death Knell keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy French storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is The Death Knell?
The Death Knell runs for 6 minutes (about 0.1 hour).
Is The Death Knell good? What's the rating?
The Death Knell holds a 10.0/10 rating based on 2 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of The Death Knell?
The main cast includes Djibril Diop Mambéty.
Is The Death Knell available in French?
Yes — The Death Knell was originally produced in French and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Death Knell released?
The Death Knell was released in 1964.
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What is The Death Knell about?
The Death Knell is a Documentary film. At the beginning of the 1960s, in Salisbury (now Harare), in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), the government of Ian Smith hanged three black revolutionaries who had nevertheless been pardoned by the Queen of England. René Vautier, with ZAPU (Zimbabwe African Party for Unity), denounces this killing. Expelled by the Rhodesian police (informed by the French secret services), the filmmaker shoots a film in Algeria in the form of an indictment against colonial savagery. The film was first banned in France, then authorized in 1965.
When was The Death Knell released?
The Death Knell was released on January 1, 1964. It has a runtime of 6m. The film was produced by René Vautier.
Who stars in The Death Knell?
The Death Knell stars Djibril Diop Mambéty. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Death Knell available in HD?
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