I was only wondering the other day when this series would be on tele, and it started today on Foxtel! Jill Scott is perfect in the role of Precious Rabotswe - she embodies her looks, attitude, drive, sensuality, and compassion completely! Her gentle smile is heart-warming.
This film reminded me of Australian outback movies, with the dry desert setting of Botswana and its primitive ways. If you have seen Bran Nue Dae, which is set in Broome, you'll know what I mean. The show is very culturally specific, with shots of the landscape and animals (gorgeous!), traditional dances, music, a funeral, witch doctors and bush tea. Rabotswe's outfits are wonderful too, using traditonal African colours and designs.
Some of the characters are way dodgy, (ie. Kremlin!) which makes for some amusing interactions. I'm not sure I can stand the way the secretary is played though. She's just too out there!
This episode is a visual feast for people who read the book and got swept up in the romantic idea of Botswana. The film only brings the book to life, but outshines it. Highly enjoyable!
My rating:
****
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