Zulu (the film 50th anniversary.)
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The Granada. I went there quite often up to '63. It's now a block of flats.jdsd42 said:First saw ZULU in 64 at the cinema.. top of Blackwell lane .......best film ever ... also though ZULU DAWN was a good film ...
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If I remember correctly, I went to see this rather than watch the 66 Workd Cup final, doh!0
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Thank goodness we have brave people who protect us from ourselves.
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/calls-to-axe-racist-zulu-film-from-cinema-185221/1 -
Yeah saw this myself... Can anyone explain the racist overtones from this film please?Addickted said:Thank goodness we have brave people who protect us from ourselves.
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/calls-to-axe-racist-zulu-film-from-cinema-185221/0 -
Takes the piss out of the WelshForeverAddickted said:
Yeah saw this myself... Can anyone explain the racist overtones from this film please?Addickted said:Thank goodness we have brave people who protect us from ourselves.
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/calls-to-axe-racist-zulu-film-from-cinema-185221/
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There isn't, it's another example of a few vocal idiots making a mockery of all the genuine progression made over the last 30 years in regards to racial equality.ForeverAddickted said:
Yeah saw this myself... Can anyone explain the racist overtones from this film please?Addickted said:Thank goodness we have brave people who protect us from ourselves.
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/calls-to-axe-racist-zulu-film-from-cinema-185221/
Part of me wanted to wade in pointing out Schindlers List has an undertone or two but it would be lost on these pant sniffers who see it as their purpose in life when they aren't pulling sickies or wetting the bed to call out a film set around an historic event as racist. Presumably because it features black actors, playing black characters getting shot as part of a famous battle scene.
The other part of me ignored these morons and hoped they'd find someone else to annoy and insult the intelligence of8 - Sponsored links:
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Iet's let a Zulu have the word in this:
https://thisisafrica.me/lifestyle/film-zulu-50-years-classic-racist/
He was in it, and played his real life grandfather who was the Zulu chief. He reckons it was merely an account of history, so good enough for me.2 -
The councillor nails it, albeit with a bit of political nous....
Cllr Berry added: “It’s just a film with a poetic licence, I’ve seen it many times and I don’t see the colour of people’s skin, I see a war between two countries.
“I’m a councillor, I can’t go around telling people what they can and can’t watch.
“And this event is for charity. No I wouldn’t try telling them not to watch it at all.”
Generally I find in these kinda instances the best response to those snivelling toads who feel they have the right to complain about everything is 'Fuck Off'
I noticed that there was only 28 people who complained, so 28 'Fuck Offs' to you lot.2 -
I would just like to apologise on behalf of I don't know who, for something I had nothing to do with, that might of offended anyone I do not know...0
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This answer right here is the one that should put any argument to bed...McBobbin said:Iet's let a Zulu have the word in this:
https://thisisafrica.me/lifestyle/film-zulu-50-years-classic-racist/
He was in it, and played his real life grandfather who was the Zulu chief. He reckons it was merely an account of history, so good enough for me.
TIA: Many people have criticised the film for glorifying the British Empire, and for celebrating its military conquests in a racist way. Do you feel that it’s appropriate to be celebrating its 50th anniversary?
MB: I’m a historian, and I take the film to be a record of history. I don’t think that you repeat the past by showing the history of a country and its people. And I don’t think that the film glorifies anything: later on, Zulu Dawn (the sequel) showed the victory of the Zulu people over the British. So I don’t see things that way.
Yes Zulu Dawn didnt do well but thats because it was no where near as good as Zulu0 -
There is one racist element which was very common for the time the film was made. The Zulu women's breasts are shown in a film which was given a U certificate. The attitude was that it was perfectly acceptable to show "natives'" breasts. A film showing a white woman's breasts would have been given a more restrictive certificate.ForeverAddickted said:
Yeah saw this myself... Can anyone explain the racist overtones from this film please?Addickted said:Thank goodness we have brave people who protect us from ourselves.
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/calls-to-axe-racist-zulu-film-from-cinema-185221/1 -
What did you expect them to do? Measure up for a Wonderbra prior to filming?AddicksAddict said:
There is one racist element which was very common for the time the film was made. The Zulu women's breasts are shown in a film which was given a U certificate. The attitude was that it was perfectly acceptable to show "natives'" breasts. A film showing a white woman's breasts would have been given a more restrictive certificate.ForeverAddickted said:
Yeah saw this myself... Can anyone explain the racist overtones from this film please?Addickted said:Thank goodness we have brave people who protect us from ourselves.
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/calls-to-axe-racist-zulu-film-from-cinema-185221/
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It would not have been impossible to provide a costume that covered them without going to the expense of inventing a time machine so as to be able go forward in time and purchase an item that hadn't yet been made.Addickted said:
What did you expect them to do? Measure up for a Wonderbra prior to filming?AddicksAddict said:
There is one racist element which was very common for the time the film was made. The Zulu women's breasts are shown in a film which was given a U certificate. The attitude was that it was perfectly acceptable to show "natives'" breasts. A film showing a white woman's breasts would have been given a more restrictive certificate.ForeverAddickted said:
Yeah saw this myself... Can anyone explain the racist overtones from this film please?Addickted said:Thank goodness we have brave people who protect us from ourselves.
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/calls-to-axe-racist-zulu-film-from-cinema-185221/
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Any claim that it was glorifying the British Empire is pretty much refuted in one of the last passages:ForeverAddickted said:
This answer right here is the one that should put any argument to bed...McBobbin said:Iet's let a Zulu have the word in this:
https://thisisafrica.me/lifestyle/film-zulu-50-years-classic-racist/
He was in it, and played his real life grandfather who was the Zulu chief. He reckons it was merely an account of history, so good enough for me.
TIA: Many people have criticised the film for glorifying the British Empire, and for celebrating its military conquests in a racist way. Do you feel that it’s appropriate to be celebrating its 50th anniversary?
MB: I’m a historian, and I take the film to be a record of history. I don’t think that you repeat the past by showing the history of a country and its people. And I don’t think that the film glorifies anything: later on, Zulu Dawn (the sequel) showed the victory of the Zulu people over the British. So I don’t see things that way.
Yes Zulu Dawn didnt do well but thats because it was no where near as good as Zulu
Lieutenant John Chard: Well, you've fought your first action.
Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead: Does everyone feel like this afterwards?
Lieutenant John Chard: How do you feel?
Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead: Sick.
Lieutenant John Chard: Well, you have to feel alive to feel sick.
Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead: You asked me, I told you.
[pause]
Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead: There's something else. I feel ashamed. Was that how it was for you? The first time?
Lieutenant John Chard: The first time? You think I could stand this butcher's yard more than once?
Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead: I didn't know.
Lieutenant John Chard: I came up here to build a bridge.
One of the greatest films ever made.
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I'm going to order a copy on Amazon now just to spite the imbeciles who want to ban the film.
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Without knowing the specifics of their complaint it's a non story really.
When I saw the film as a schoolboy I thought it brilliant. On adult rewatching it's not that good (to me).1 - Sponsored links:
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Be sure to order the 2 disc Special Edition which contains loads of goodies including, The Music of Zulu, The Making of Zulu: Role of Honour and loads more great stuff.Fortune 82nd Minute said:I'm going to order a copy on Amazon now just to spite the imbeciles who want to ban the film.
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I visits the museum in Brecon, Wales many years ago, very interesting place.
http://royalwelsh.org.uk/regimental-museum-of-the-royal-welsh.shtml
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I visits there too bro.Greenie said:I visits the museum in Brecon, Wales many years ago, very interesting place.
http://royalwelsh.org.uk/regimental-museum-of-the-royal-welsh.shtml3 -
Innit tho.DaveMehmet said:
I visits there too bro.Greenie said:I visits the museum in Brecon, Wales many years ago, very interesting place.
http://royalwelsh.org.uk/regimental-museum-of-the-royal-welsh.shtml0 -
Didnt realise yet Glynn Edwards (Corporal Allen) died last month0
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Go to the RE Museum in Gillingham. Due to Chard being in the RE it has some nice related bits including his actual pistol used during the fighting. They often do Zulu related events including having relatives of those who took part (including the Zulu warriors).Greenie said:I visits the museum in Brecon, Wales many years ago, very interesting place.
http://royalwelsh.org.uk/regimental-museum-of-the-royal-welsh.shtml
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Do the women have their tits out?cafckev said:
Go to the RE Museum in Gillingham. Due to Chard being in the RE it has some nice related bits including his actual pistol used during the fighting. They often do Zulu related events including having relatives of those who took part (including the Zulu warriors).Greenie said:I visits the museum in Brecon, Wales many years ago, very interesting place.
http://royalwelsh.org.uk/regimental-museum-of-the-royal-welsh.shtml5 -
http://forum.charltonlife.com/discussion/82245/glynn-edwards-ripForeverAddickted said:Didnt realise yet Glynn Edwards (Corporal Allen) died last month
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Only those working in the gift shop and cafeteria.DaveMehmet said:
Do the women have their tits out?cafckev said:
Go to the RE Museum in Gillingham. Due to Chard being in the RE it has some nice related bits including his actual pistol used during the fighting. They often do Zulu related events including having relatives of those who took part (including the Zulu warriors).Greenie said:I visits the museum in Brecon, Wales many years ago, very interesting place.
http://royalwelsh.org.uk/regimental-museum-of-the-royal-welsh.shtml4 -
I am sure Doris the 86yr old volunteer would be a sight to see.Baldybonce said:
Only those working in the gift shop and cafeteria.DaveMehmet said:
Do the women have their tits out?cafckev said:
Go to the RE Museum in Gillingham. Due to Chard being in the RE it has some nice related bits including his actual pistol used during the fighting. They often do Zulu related events including having relatives of those who took part (including the Zulu warriors).Greenie said:I visits the museum in Brecon, Wales many years ago, very interesting place.
http://royalwelsh.org.uk/regimental-museum-of-the-royal-welsh.shtml2
