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Out of Africa

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Based on the life of writer Isak Dinesen.

Based on the books: Out of Africa ; Shadows on the grass ; Letters from Africa / by Isak Dinesen. Isak Dinesen, the life of a storyteller / by Judith Thurman. 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.

Cast: Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Klaus Maria Brandauer.

The true story of Karen Blixen, a strong-willed woman who runs a coffee plantation in Kenya in 1914.

DVD; Dolby digital 4.1 surround or 2.0 stereo; anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1).

Contents: Shadows in the grass. -- Breve fra Afrika. -- Isak Dinesen, the life of a storyteller. -- Silence will speak.

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A classic

Great adventure story about an interesting woman who made the best of what life offered her. I was inspired to check out Dinesen's fiction. Many memorable scenes.

beautiful

This is an amazing film. Great acting, great tempo. It makes you feel good.

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