Sambizanga (1972; Dir.: Sarah Maldoror)

Canon Fodder Episode 29

Daniel and Corky finally bring their cinematic world tour caravan to Africa for this film from pioneering director Sarah Maldoror. Set during the early days of the Angolan War for Independence, Sambizanga is a gripping political statement in the style of The Battle of Algiers. But did your hosts come to fight the battle of all-cheers or the battle of all-jeers?

SAMBIZANGA FACTS & FIGURES

Sight & Sound  2022 Critics Poll Ranking: #136 (tied)

World premiere: Oct. 19, 1972

IMDB synopsis: “A man is wrongfully arrested and tortured to death after he is suspected of being part of a revolutionary group.”

CLIPS & CLIPPINGS

Trailer for Sambizanga

In the workshop

On the road

NEXT EPISODE’S MOVIE

India Song (1975; Dir.: Marguerite Durasr)

IMDB synopsis: “Anne-Marie Stretter, wife of a French diplomat, lives in 1930s India. She takes many lovers as systems of oppression decay around her.”

Our review of Sambizanga comes out on January 14, 2025! In the meantime, come back in two weeks on December 31 for our Best of Canon Fodder recap!

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