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Discover the treasures of international cinema through the analytical lens of two media industry professionals from Finland, Karri Ojala and Henrik Telkki.

What sets this podcast apart is its straight-forward Finnish spirit, the varied guests from around the globe, whether industry professionals or fascinating people from the film's target country. Gain unique insights, knowledge and surprising looking glasses from the world of film.

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Nov 21, 2019

Crazy! Some reviewers have laughed so much at this film they've had tears in their eyes through most of the running time. This is also the most commercially successful film in the history of South Africa. Is 'The Gods Must Be Crazy' really that funny and how deep do its themes go? The show is joined by a South African guest Matt.

The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980). Directed by Jamie Uys. Starring N!xau, Sandra Prinsloo, Marius Weyers, Nic De Jager.

This episode is part of The Flick Lab International Cinema Challenge 2019. Join and find out more: https://bit.ly/2VCuD0L

The Gods Must Be Crazy on IMDb

The Flick Lab is a film podcast focused on world cinema, where two Finnish gentlemen with media background analyse one film every week in extreme detail, in English. New episode every Thursday. You can find The Flick Lab on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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Hosted by Karri Ojala and Henrik Telkki.

Guest Matt.

Audio production by Karri Ojala.

The Flick Lab theme tune by Nick Grivell.

Selected sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/1984/10/28/arts/film-view-is-the-gods-must-be-crazy-only-a-comedy.html
https://variety.com/1980/film/reviews/the-gods-must-be-crazy-1200424844/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080801/reviews?ref_=tt_ql_3