Director: Manu Riche
Photography: Renaat Lambeets
Editor: Michele Hubinon
Sound: Luc Cuveele
Producers: Paul Pauwels, Annemiek van der Zanden
Executive Producer: Paul Pauwels
Series Producer: Joost Seelen
Production: Periscope productions N.V., Zuidenwind Filmproductions in coproduction with BRTN, RTBF, NPS Television, RVU, Media Office Denmark
Distribution: RTBF sales
To be broadcast in June 1998
IDFA Amsterdam (Highlights of Lowlands Section)
Selected Filmography Manu Riche: Intérieur Nuit, 1993; Antwerp '93, 1993; De misantroop, 1994; De gruwelijk mooie wereld van kinderen, 1994; open stad, 1995; mensen, 1995; L'état civil, 1995; Brussel 25 november 1995, 1996; Pol Debaeremaker, 1998.
The docuseries "African Dream“ takes a look at the unique world of African soccer - the "World Champions of Tomorrow" as it says on the handbill. The main focus is on the intercultural problems that arise in dealing with the European professional system. The episode "Black Star" follows a Belgian talent scout and his Nigerian protégé along the trail of try-outs and contract negotiations as they try to do business with the Belgian major league clubs. Director Manu Riche remains in the role of the unobtrusive observer and consistently refrains from interviews commentary and cliché characterizations of eccentric ball wizards and sleazy management. A balanced work with formal clarity and subtle humour.