description Cobra Verde Overview
Cobra Verde is a 1987 drama directed by Werner Herzog and starring Klaus Kinski. The film portrays a slave trader’s journey to the Dahomey kingdom, utilizing locations in Ghana, Brazil, and Colombia. It adapts Bruce Chatwin's novel of the same name, marking Kinski's final collaboration with Herzog.
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info Cobra Verde Specifications
| Country | Germany |
| Year | 1987 |
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Who directed Cobra Verde?
Cobra Verde was directed by Werner Herzog and stars Klaus Kinski as the central character. It was released in 1987 and was the final feature collaboration between Herzog and Kinski.
What is Cobra Verde about?
The film follows Francisco Manoel da Silva, a Brazilian slave trader who is sent to the Dahomey kingdom in West Africa. He becomes involved in court politics and the Atlantic slave trade while trying to survive an increasingly dangerous assignment.
Is Cobra Verde based on a book?
Yes. The film adapts Bruce Chatwin's novel The Viceroy of Ouidah. Herzog uses the historical setting to create a harsh drama about colonial power, violence, and a man losing control of his own situation.
Where was Cobra Verde filmed?
The production used locations in Ghana, Brazil, and Colombia. Those locations helped represent the film's Brazilian and West African settings while giving the story a broad historical and geographic scope.
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