Ondersteboven van Afrika
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Waldemar Torenstra makes a road trip from Cape Town to Cairo in 'Upside Down by Africa'. He rides a motorcycle through Africa in search of stories that have not been told before with historical facts and the current situation.
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Season 1
Bittersweet
Waldemar starts his journey through Africa in Cape Town. He delves into the history of South Africa and discovers that the role the Dutch played there may be different than what we learn at school in the Netherlands. He meets black, colored and white Africans and hears the different visions of what the 'rainbow nation' South Africa should become. Will they be able to work it out together? And to move beyond their own origins? And also about 'your white guilt', as Waldemar himself is told? He finds out that riding a motorcycle in these parts is not easy when he has a hard crash. And then they have to travel another 16,000 kilometers to Cairo.
In search of the San
Waldemar and his team go on a search for the ancient inhabitants of Africa: the San. He reflects on an unknown but painful genocide story, in which the Herero tribe was largely killed by German colonists more than a century ago. Waldemar and his camera and sound man drive through a bone-dry Namibia, toiling on their motorcycles through the loose sand, with regular falls and breakdowns. We also see what the San do to maintain their culture in modern Africa.
Drought in the delta
Botswana has overwhelming nature, with a surplus of elephants. They are shot by farmers because they enter human habitats and destroy crops. Waldemar and his team witness how people struggle to find balance: prosperity for the farmers, but also a safe living environment for the elephants. In addition, Botswana is one of the few well-functioning democracies in Africa, based on a centuries-old system: the Kgotla, in which all people have a voice and the village elders are the representatives in the government.
Where is the wealth?
During the Berlin Conference in 1885, power in Africa was divided among European countries. Boundaries were drawn with straight lines, tearing peoples apart. The goal was for the colonial countries to obtain as many raw materials as possible. Although Waldemar and his team see that there is progress, copper is still exported from Zambia. They meet the Ngoni tribe, who face the confusion of modern times with traditional rituals and ancient dances.
God in Africa
Waldemar meets albino musician Lazarus. He gained worldwide fame when Madonna produced a film about him. Myths still exist in Malawi. Eating albino body parts could give special powers. As a result, albinos live in uncertainty. The role of God is important because missionaries brought Christianity to Africa during colonialism. Today, a hybrid with traditional culture has emerged, in which singing and dancing in church are accepted.
A unique way
We mainly know Rwanda from the genocide in the 1990s. It is also one of the most modern countries in Africa. While the economy is doing well, there are also rumors about human rights violations and censorship. Waldemar is confronted with the distorted image we have of the Rwandans, but also how he is viewed as a white man. He visits the Ba'twa, a mountain tribe of small people, who have been deprived of access to the nature park to make way for the mountain gorillas, which mainly attract white tourists with a lot of money.
The cow camp
After a long preparation, there is the green light to cross the border with South Sudan. During the filming, a civil war is still raging. Waldemar goes in search of the mythical cow herders, who traditionally travel with their thousands of cows. In many parts of Africa the cow is sacred and protected for life. Unfortunately, with the advent of weapons, there are more and more bloody conflicts surrounding cows, if only because in these regions the cow is still seen as the most precious possession and also your bank. In Northern Uganda, Waldemar meets Father Raphael, who tries to create peace as a peace negotiator.
New perspective
Waldemar and his team visit the largest Western-established Kakuma refugee camp in Northern Kenya. From Kenya we travel into green, hilly Ethiopia, where the team ends up in the middle of the grand religious Timkat Festival. Ethiopia is the only country in Africa that has never been colonized. Is it very different here than in the rest of the continent? We see many companies from Europe and China lured by tax breaks. We end in Sudan, where Waldemar is told that the Nubian empire along the Nile must have been at least as large as that of the Egyptians, with pyramids and tombs.
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About Ondersteboven van Afrika
Waldemar Torenstra makes a road trip from Cape Town to Cairo in 'Upside Down by Africa'. He rides a motorcycle through Africa in search of stories that have not been told before with historical facts and the current situation. Across 1 season and 8 episodes, with status "Returning Series".
Ondersteboven van Afrika Cast and Characters
The cast features Waldemar Torenstra. Their performances are a major reason Ondersteboven van Afrika has built such a passionate audience.
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Ondersteboven van Afrika flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy NL storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does Ondersteboven van Afrika have?
Ondersteboven van Afrika has 8 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
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Who is in the cast of Ondersteboven van Afrika?
The main cast includes Waldemar Torenstra.
Is Ondersteboven van Afrika available in NL?
Yes — Ondersteboven van Afrika was originally produced in NL and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Ondersteboven van Afrika released?
Ondersteboven van Afrika first aired in 2020.
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How many seasons and episodes does Ondersteboven van Afrika have?
Ondersteboven van Afrika currently has 1 season and a total of 8 episodes. The series status is "Returning Series", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Ondersteboven van Afrika about?
Waldemar Torenstra makes a road trip from Cape Town to Cairo in 'Upside Down by Africa'. He rides a motorcycle through Africa in search of stories that have not been told before with historical facts and the current situation.
In which language is Ondersteboven van Afrika originally available?
Ondersteboven van Afrika was originally produced in NL. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original NL audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Ondersteboven van Afrika first released?
Ondersteboven van Afrika first premiered on October 18, 2020 (2020). The show is still ongoing with new episodes being released.
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