In "Anansi", scriptwriter and director Fritz Baumann tells the story of an adventurous odyssey experienced by a group of West Africans to build a new life in Germany. Objectively and unbiased, he shows that the young Africans are better off contributing towards the development of their own society that having false hopes.

Within the context of the Munich Film Festival, "Anansi" received the "ONE FUTURE AWARD 2002" from the Interfilm Academy. Among other things, the Jury’s decision was based on the fact that "Anansi excels in terms of its first-rate portrayal of the events, its meaningful, impressive and convincing photography, through its wonderful music representing several countries as well as its extraordinary actors who really flourish in their roles."
"Anansi" views the world through alien eyes – from a different perspective. The outcome is a call for tolerance and dignity.

Content:

Sir Francis (Maynard Eziashi) returns to his Ghanaian village from Germany in a Mercedes-Benz full of luxury goods and talks about Europe as if it were the land of milk and honey. The ice vendor Zaza (George Quaye), the photographer Kojo (Jimmy Akingbola) and his girlfriend Carla (Naomie Harris) immediately decide to set off for Germany in search of fortune. After scraping together the necessary money and managing to organize people smugglers and passports with the help of Sir Francis, they set off of a journey towards what they believe to be a better life.
However, the "dream trip" quickly becomes an arduous enterprise, full of miserable experiences and several surprises…

An AVISTA Film Rimbach, BRAINPOOL TV AG, Calypso Filmproduktion, ARTE and BR co-production

Actors: George Quaye, Naomie Harris, Jimmy Akingbola, Maynard Eziashi, Jeillo Edwards, Chrys Koomson, Danny Sapani, Mark Zak

Sets: Carsten Lippstock