À la suite de la guerre Anglo-Zulu, Cetshwayo, le roi destitué de l’empire Zulu, rencontre la reine Victoria pour lui demander de lui rendre son royaume. La reine souhaite qu’il lui parle de Shaka Zulu, celui qui fonda la nation Zulu.

Shaka Zulu, ce roi légendaire qui créa l’empire Zulu, était l’enfant illégitime d’un prince zulu et d’une jeune fille de la tribu Elangeni : Nandi.
Cette saga épique retrace le chemin parcouru par Shaka jusqu’au pouvoir, et la puissance de l’empire zulu qu’il a su créé à l’époque des colonies anglaises. Ce redoutable guerrier, souvent comparé à Napoléon, va révolutionner le continent africain par ses stratégies guerrières et son armée invincible. Mais c’est aussi une bouleversante histoire d’amour entre une mère bafouée et son fils, qu’une soif de vengeance n’arrêtera pas…

Série en 10 épisodes – Origine : USA/AUSTRALIE/AFRIQUE DU SUD – Réalisation : William C. Faure
Durée : 2×52′

Avec : Henry Cele (Shaka Zulu), Dudu Mkhize, Robert Powell, Edward Fox, Gordon Jackson, Trevor Howard, Christopher Lee et Roy Dotrice.
Musique : Lady Black Mambazo, Johnny Clegg

Angleterre (1986), 600 minutes

Sortie le 01/06/1986

Shaka Zulu is the powerful true story of Africa during the turbulent 19th century. This critically acclaimed mini-series follows the life of Shaka, a powerful and mighty Zulu leader, as he grows up to fulfill an ancient tribal prophecy, uniting his people into a bold new nation. Shaka is driven by extraordinary intelligence, courage, astounding physical ability and an immortal stance, leading his proud warriors on their quest to be one people, one power, one empire!

Stars Christopher Lee, Edward Fox, Fiona Fullerton, Henry Cele, Robert Powell, Roy Dotrice, Trevor Howard – Director: William C. Faure

In the early 19th century, the British began expanding their empire beyond the South African colonies. As they made their way up the continent’s southeastern coast, they encountered a formidable enemy: Shaka Zulu, the most powerful king in that region and founder of the Zulu empire. Shaka had come to rule his people by being the strongest, more fearless warrior of the tribe – and he had no intention of allowing the English to achieve their colonialist goals… even if he had to die stopping them.

This story documents the great warrior who revolutionized the tactics of warfare and created the great Zulu Nation. Originally aired on TV, this video recaptures the power and glory of the reign of Africa’s most influential military genius and warrior and contains footage never before seen on television.This is the true epic drama of tribal Africa during the 19th century and Shaka, the mighty Zulu leader.

This is the only Willian C. Faure video.

Studio: New Video Group, Inc.
Year: 1987
DVD Encoding: Region 1

Discs: 4
Release Date: Oct 29, 2002
Rating: Unrated
Running Time: 500 Minutes
Additional Info: New Video Group, Inc.
Movie Details: Color; New Video Group, Inc.; Four Disc Set