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A Snowman for Africa

019771h 24mRolf Losansky

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The little African girl Asina is eagerly waiting for her new friend Karli. Karli is a young sailor from Rostock who has promised her a gift on his next arrival in Coccatuttibana. Karli keeps his promise and smuggles a stowaway onboard the “MS Wismar”. Kasimir, a snowman, finds shelter in a cooling chamber. Although the journey turns out to be turbulent, Karli and Kasimir manage to arrive in Africa in good health.

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What is A Snowman for Africa (1977) about?

The little African girl Asina is eagerly waiting for her new friend Karli. Karli is a young sailor from Rostock who has promised her a gift on his next arrival in Coccatuttibana. Karli keeps his promise and smuggles a stowaway onboard the “MS Wismar”. Kasimir, a snowman, finds shelter in a cooling chamber. Although the journey turns out to be turbulent, Karli and Kasimir manage to arrive in…

Who stars in A Snowman for Africa?

A Snowman for Africa stars Wolfgang Penz (Matrose Karli), Wolfgang Winkler (Koch Bob), Hadiatou Barry (Asina), Jürgen Reuter (Sebastian), Bruno Carstens (Captain of the Wismar). The film was directed by Rolf Losansky.

How long is A Snowman for Africa?

A Snowman for Africa has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1977. It is rated 0.

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