- “Welcome to Nollywood” (2007): While not set in Zambia, this documentary explores the rise of Nigeria’s popular film industry, Nollywood. It features a Zambian filmmaker, Rungano Nyoni, who shares her experiences and thoughts on the industry.
- “A Good Man in Africa” (1994): Although it is primarily set in neighbouring Botswana, this comedy-drama film also has scenes filmed in Zambia. Starring Sean Connery, the movie is based on the novel by William Boyd and tells the story of an English diplomat in Africa.
- “The Bushbabies” (1997): This family-friendly adventure film, based on a book by William Stevenson, is set in Zambia’s Luangwa Valley. It follows two children who encounter various dangerous animals and strive to protect them from poachers.
- “The Naked Prey” (1966): While not exclusively set in Zambia, this survival film includes footage filmed in the country. Starring Cornel Wilde, the story follows a man hunted by African warriors after he escapes from captivity.
- “Enemy Mine” (1985): This science fiction film, though it primarily takes place on another planet, includes scenes shot in Zambia. Starring Dennis Quaid and Louis Gossett Jr., it follows the unlikely friendship between a human pilot and an alien soldier.
- The Grass Is Singing” by Doris Lessing: Published in 1950, this novel is set in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) but features themes and settings that touch on Zambia. It explores racial tensions and the relationship between a white farmer’s wife and her houseboy.
- “The Old Drift” by Namwali Serpell: This critically acclaimed novel, published in 2019, is set in Zambia and spans multiple generations. It weaves together the lives of three families to depict Zambia’s history, politics, and culture.
- “The White Man’s Game: Saving Animals, Rebuilding Eden, and Other Myths of Conservation in Africa” by Stephanie Hanes: This non-fiction book delves into conservation efforts in Zambia. It explores the challenges faced by both local communities and conservation organizations in protecting wildlife and habitats.
- “Zambezi” by Tony Park: Published in 2018, this adventure novel is set in Zambia and follows a group of characters entangled in poaching, smuggling, and political corruption. It combines action, suspense, and African wildlife.
- “The Cut-Out” by Jack Heath: This thriller, published in 2020, features Zambia as one of its settings. It follows a young genius and his friends as they try to outwit criminal organizations. The story ventures into the Zambian wilderness and delves into the country’s diamond trade.
WANDERLIST: Zambia in books and on film
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