Lost in Africa

2010, 90 minutes

Simon,11, an adopted boy and soccer enthusiast, travels with his Danish mother to his country of origin, Kenya. Soon after arriving, Simon loses his beloved soccer ball. When he tries to find it, he gets lost in the biggest city-slum in Africa. With his trendy shoes and fancy clothes, he clearly stands out, but after he gets mugged, he soon looks like any other African boy.

Credits

Themes
Family, Identity, Poverty
Suitable for
havo/vwo onderbouw
vmbo b/k - leerjaar 1 & 2
vmbo t - leerjaar 1 & 2
Director
Vibeke Muasya
Country of production
Denmark
Type
Fiction
Duration
90 minutes
Year
2010
Age rating
9