Made in 1963, the film tells the story of Sammy's journey from Egypt to South Africa.
His parents were killed by British bombing of Port Said during the Suez Crisis. He decides to travel on foot from Port Said to his Aunt in Durban. His journey provides him with unintended adventures. We see the various difficult encounters he has with poachers, criminals, smugglers and others of questionable intentions.
Wonderful cinematography and an engaging story but the remote content and dated style might mean it is not immediately accessible viewing for a contemporary audience.
His parents were killed by British bombing of Port Said during the Suez Crisis. He decides to travel on foot from Port Said to his Aunt in Durban. His journey provides him with unintended adventures. We see the various difficult encounters he has with poachers, criminals, smugglers and others of questionable intentions.
Wonderful cinematography and an engaging story but the remote content and dated style might mean it is not immediately accessible viewing for a contemporary audience.