The award-winning documentary follows Moroccan adventurer Othmane Zolati on his extraordinary four-year journey across Africa. At just 19, with only $18 but an unshakable spirit, he traveled from Morocco to Cape Town—on foot, by bike, and even on a skateboard. Through breathtaking yet unforgiving landscapes, he discovers Africa’s rich culture, resilience, and beauty. A tale of adventure, self-discovery, and human connection, Africa & I offers a fresh, deeply personal perspective on a continent often misunderstood.
DATE
2021
DIRECTORS
Chris Green & Othmane Zolati
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Thierry Cassuto, Karen Jeynes, Allan Sperling, Chanda Kapaya Zulu, Terja Beney
CAST
Othmane Zolati
BROADCAST ON
Showmax, Canal+, SNRT
WORLD SALES
Paradoxal
AWARDS
2021 - Portland Film Festival Official Selection
2022 - Africa World Documentary Film festival Official Selection
2022 - Best First Feature Documentary Pan African Film Festival
WATCH TRAILER
“...We should all be so lucky to experience even a part of the journey he went on.”
- NEWS24
“ It’s a crazy, inspirational adventure that appeals to our universal desire to travel...”
- NEWS24
“The principal photography is majestic and the landscapes will leave you lingering in thought.”
- THE DAILY VOX
“His epic tale is told in the documentary ‘Africa and I’, showcasing the astounding diversity of the continent and its people through his eyes…”
- THE SUNDAY TIMES
“Giving up is not an option.”
- Othmane Zolati for Iol